Quality Engineer

Support manufacturing processes, launch new products, and continuous improvement of existing products. Support the quality management system and quality control organization per AS9100 and customer requirements.

Principal Responsibilities:

Serve as customer and supplier liaison for quality related issues and responses

Provide statistical information for quality improvement by identifying testing methods and samples

Develop and submit customer required (APQP) PPAP/FAI documentation and approval of supplier submitted (APQP) PPAP / FAI documentation

Lead problem solving teams in response to customer and internal quality issues using AIAG recognized problem-solving techniques such as 8-D, 5-Y, PRR, 7Step. Participate in Lean Manufacturing projects and scrap reduction teams

Maintain company policies and adhere to safety, Environmental, 5-S, and Ergonomic Standards

Support and maintain ISO quality system requirement

Maintain statistical process controls

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies

Demonstrate safe work habits

Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner

Maintain current, overall, and job specific trainings and requirements

Assist in other departments as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Detail oriented

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include PowerPoint

Manage time with little to no supervision, self-motivated

Develop and submit customer required (APQP) PPAP/FAI documentation and approval of supplier submitted (APQP) PPAP documentation per Gem City Metals processes.

Knowledge of ISO/TS-16949 or AS9100 Quality compliance, understanding, and commitment

Support and maintain AS9100/ISO quality system requirement, including Customer specifications.

Knowledge of AIAG quality standards and quality sciences such as APQP, GD&T, Gage R& R, statistical analysis, problem solving, FMEA, control plans, and flow diagrams.

Nadcap Experience preferred (Heat treat, Nonconventional Machining, Welding, NDT).

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a technical field, and a minimum of three (3) years of Quality Engineer experience or Highschool Diploma/Equivalent and a minimum of seven (7) years of Quality Engineer experience

Aerospace Quality Assurance field experience preferred.