Quality Engineer

Title: Quality Engineer FTE Status: Full Time – 40 hours

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Quality Manager
Location: White Salmon, Washington

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

PTO after 1 year

401k

Bonus Eligible

Quality Engineer Primary Functions:

Analyzes, interprets, implements and monitors product quality requirements of internal and external customers.

Essential Duties:

1. Creates and implements inspection plans for new programs and updates current programs as necessary.

2. Supports engineers in process validations, process control, process training, process improvement, and risk management.

3. Reviews customer requirements and assists Engineering to ensure that contractual and technical requirements are met.

4. Collects and evaluates product data, develops and monitors quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

5. Serves as resource for problem identification, improvement, and resolution.

6. Interfaces with internal/external customers and vendors to identify and resolve quality issues. Assists with internal and external customer audits.

7. Assists in implementation of effective corrective actions.

8. Identifies resource requirements in personnel, methods, machines, tooling, and test equipment needed to determine product quality.

9. Provides leadership in data usage and structured problem-solving.

10. Supports Quality Manager with maintenance and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS).

Preferred Knowledge, Skill and Ability to:

• Self-motivated individual who takes initiative to complete tasks.
• Experience in identifying and resolving issues using standard quality tools, e.g. fishbone, FMEA, 5Why, Risk Analysis, DMAIC problem-solving
• Knowledge of and experience with ISO/AS9100 and NADCAP requirements
• Good computer skills with an aptitude in MS Office
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and 3D models
• Familiar with statistical methods/SPC, data analysis and root cause analysis
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership in enforcing and improving quality standards
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to achieve common results and goals
• Experience with composite materials and lean manufacturing a plus

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science degree required and 5-10 years’ experience in a related field