Quality Engineer

Description

We supply flight-critical forged components and machined assemblies to all of the leading aircraft and engine manufacturers in the world. These components can be found on virtually all of the commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft as well as helicopters and business jets. We achieve success through our core values of Responsiveness, Respect, Passion, and Integrity. We provide awesome opportunities to excel in doing what you love at work and reward our team members with strong professional development and growth opportunities. If you are interested in working in a fast paced aerospace manufacturing environment, and have a passion for driving and owning process improvements, apply for our Quality Engineer role today!

SUMMARY

Quality Engineer I is directly responsible for daily activities related to non-conforming material investigation and control, calibration, and corrective / preventive action.  Facilitates MRB activity including investigation and measurement of suspected non-conforming material using calibrated devices.  Under the guidance of the Quality Engineer II / Senior Quality Engineer and the Quality Director, supports new product introduction by ensuring First Article requirements are met and ensures compliance to calibration activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Non-Conforming Material:
  • Conducts inspection of suspected non-conforming material and provides reports / evaluation for disposition.
  • Supports and leads investigations, documents results.
  • Prepares concession / deviation reports for provision to customers.
• Inspection and Process Control:
  • In conjunction with engineering and manufacturing personnel, develops and implements control processes and programs, ensuring critical to quality characteristics are defined and implemented in the manufacturing processes.  Monitor and oversee effectiveness of hot inspection program, ensuring sampling and tools are appropriate for key characteristics.
  • Conducts dimensional evaluation and prepares first article inspection documentation.
  • Ensure calibration program is implemented and facilitated in alignment with industry expectations, and that records are available per requirements.
    • Completes calibration activities
    • Coordinates 3^rd party calibration vendors
  • Measurement System Analysis / GR&R
• Other Quality related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS Engineering or Technology discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Aerospace industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards
• Nadcap Special Processes experience preferred
• Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FAI, PPAP
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Visual Factory / Continuous Improvement Tools
• Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collection data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• CMM/Laser scanning experience
• GD&T certification perferred
• ASQ CQI or CQE preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and ability to apply fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ASQ CQA or CQE preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds and skills helps us realize our full potential. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, providing an inclusive workplace with growth opportunities for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as identified by ITAR. SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match. If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email Applications@sifco.com.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS Engineering or Technology discipline, in Metallurgy or Materials Science preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Aerospace industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards
• Nadcap Special Processes experience preferred
• Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FAI, PPAP
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Visual Factory / Continuous Improvement Tools
• Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collection data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
• CMM experience
• ASQ CQA or CQE preferred along with project management or facilitation experience
• Aerospace SAE 13001 / DPVR experience or training preferred

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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds and skills helps us realize our full potential. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, providing an inclusive workplace with growth opportunities for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual origin, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email Applications@sifco.com.

Salary : $68,100 - $107,700