Quality Engineer

*COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT*

*Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled*

SUMMARY:

Support a comprehensive quality management system in accordance with AS9100D and all applicable regulatory, statutory and customer requirements. Lead a department of Quality personnel to assure effective and timely auditing of product. Support all aspects of the Philadelphia value-added distribution operations with a focus on customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business with related experience or a minimum of 5 or more years of related experience.
• Previous Supervisory experience is required.
• Current certification as an internal auditor (ISO9001, AS9100, TS16949) is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Strong, analytical, team player with the ability to motivate employees by way of example.
• Strong root cause analysis and investigative skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with employees with a wide spectrum of backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to fluctuate schedule as deemed necessary by management or as requested.
• Ability to meet Near and Color Vision Requirements

TECHNICAL and/or MANAGERIAL JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Strong computer skills
• Participate within the internal audit team.
• Function as the Supervisor for the Quality staff within the Philadelphia value-added distribution facility.
• Goal setting, mentoring, and evaluating of personnel is expected.
• Provide back-up support in the Operations Manager’s absence.
• Work closely with the Supplier Quality team in South Bend to support quarantine and containment of suspect product from our manufacturers.
• Provide support for direct customer interactions in the form of visits, audits, etc.

ESSENTIAL TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and maintain the quality management system within the Philadelphia value-added distribution facility.
• Continuously train and evaluate personnel to assure effectiveness of the department.
• Support failure analysis and corrective action on all customer complaints originating from product provided out of the Philadelphia value-added distribution processes.
• Support the hourly staff using a “Hands-On” approach.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the Philadelphia value-added distribution facility.
• PPAP/ FAIR preparation for products being provided from the Philadelphia value-added distribution facility.
• Promote QMS activities and requirements as directed by the Quality Manager.
• FOD Prevention Focal team member for the Philadelphia value-added distribution facility.
• Relay necessary quality related information to the Quality Manager or other groups as required.
• Responsible for the review and disposition of identified non-conforming material; based on use of defined workmanship standards, guidelines and direction provided from the Manufacturers, or direction provided by members of Management.
• Support and facilitate gage calibration activities within the Philadelphia value-added distribution facility; liaise with the Calibration Technician in South Bend for necessary actions.
• Support Management Review activities and reporting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Manual lifting up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 70 lbs. on occasion (with assistance).
• Repetitive detailed work with hands for 8+ hours of the day.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8+ hours.
• Be able to reach overhead with or without the aid of a ladder or step stool.
• Ability to Grip/Grasp at least 8 hours of the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Climate controlled
• Well lit
• Chairs and/or mats at work stations
• Some use of approved chemicals