Manufacturing Quality Assurance
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Location: Kennebec County, MEDirect HirePay: $56K - $83KJob Description and Function:As the Quality Engineer (QE), you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the work instructions and procedures from a quality perspective, created to meet customer requirements. You will analyze data for assigned processes and lead teams to drive thorough investigations for Root Cause Corrective Action to support process improvements. The QE will work closely with the engineering and production teams to ensure processes are being followed by assisting with audits and engaging the people when deviations are observed from our required quality.Primary Responsibilities:Identify and drive continuous improvement of quality procedures and compliance projects for product-specific finished goods.Engage in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) using specified methods; FAI, FMEA, PFD, MSA, Process Capability, Control Plan, Run @ Rate, 8D, etc.Support overall QMS via internal audit system ensuring conformance to the requirements of AS9100 and other quality standards.Review Purchase Order requirements using internal systems and manage flow down of QMS requirements.Create inspection instructions by selecting the proper inspection equipment, methods, and frequency; work with the PE for incorporation into the operation instructions.Validate/Approve that all inspection methods and techniques are robust.Assist the PE in the development of process routing and operation instructions as well as performing final review and approval after creation.Facilitate root cause analysis and change implementation such as FMEA, DMAIC, PDCA, 5 WHY, etc., using product-specific quality data; collaborating with managers, engineers, supervisors, and leads to redesign processes as necessary.Assist with change implementation and ensure solutions achieve required quality levels, reliability, and consistency in a cost-effective manner.Manage customer-required sampling programs; seeking out sampling approval from the Quality Manager when processes are meeting customer requirements for sampling.Manage containment and over-inspection when non-conformances occur.Review and approve MRB documents submitted by quality technicians.Submit part samples and paperwork to the metallurgical evaluation lab and review results.Review and approve all incoming vendor certifications for associated product line.Manage scrap product for recycling or return to customer.Engage in legacy part review to ensure processes and instructions are up to our current standard.Required Education and Skillset:Must meet one of the requirements below:Bachelor's degree in engineering, IO psychology, or related field.Associate's degree in related field and 3 years of manufacturing experience.8+ years of manufacturing experience with HS Diploma.Intermediate knowledge of quality and lean tools.Six Sigma Green Belt or similar training.Intermediate ability to process and communicate information using Microsoft Office products.Intermediate ability to evaluate data using Minitab.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).Must be able to use standard gauges (micrometers, height gauges, calipers).Understanding of AS9100, ISO, and Nadcap.Working knowledge of QMS.Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.Excellent speaking, comprehension, and written communication skills in English.Must meet ITAR definition of US Person (documentation required).#J-18808-Ljbffr