Quality Engineer

Principal Responsibilities

1. Spearhead quality related projects as determined by the Heim Management Team.
2. Perform statistical analysis relative to quality performance and product failure modes.
3. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action/preventive action plans for process and customer related concerns.
4. Assist Quality Assurance Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system.
5. Assist with continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen events, lean manufacturing methods, etc.
6. Develop training to build quality awareness.
7. Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure production of new products or transfer of existing products are in accordance with approved data.
8. Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
9. Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
10. Ensure timely resolution to supplier rejections by spearheading corrective action and preventive action plans with suppliers.
11. Manage suppliers’ performance and conduct audits.
12. Preparation of QA reports.

Qualifications

An AS Degree plus 3 years of experience in a QA department in a manufacturing environment or on-the-job experience consisting of 5 years of experience in a similar environment. Must be able to travel appropriately 5% of the time. Must have experience with inspection of high precision bearings and FAA exposure is a plus or any combination of knowledge, skill and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. ISO/AS9100 requirements
2. FAA standards and requirements
3. Product line and manufacturing methods and processes
4. Statistical analysis
5. Precision measurement techniques
6. Strong computer skills
7. Able to communicate both orally and in writing
8. Leadership skills to effectively help manager develop department staff