Location: Binghamton,NY, USA
Quality Engineer 2 - SureScan designs, manufactures, sells and services baggage screening systems for checked baggage for airports around the world. These scanners utilize computed tomography to analyze the contents of a bag for threats. Technologies of software, algorithms, physics, x-rays, computed tomography and high voltage systems are applied to our product. Our engineers and scientists find the work here technically fascinating, as it allows for constant learning and exploration in a production environment. In this full time position, you would be eligible for participation in our benefits and welfare plans which include health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401 K plan, employee HSA's, and much more. This area hosts a variety of housing options, growing tri-cities area, easy access to hiking trails, lakes, wineries and exceptional dining. It is home to one of the top State Universities and highly-ranked public schools and exceptional private school options. This quality engineering position has responsibility for supplier and process quality for SureScan. Responsibilities include participating in supplier assessments and selection, performing pre-analysis and acceptance on mechanical prints, including analysis of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. This person will also inspect and test warranty return materials and perform failure analysis on them, including tear-down and inspection of failed x-ray tube assemblies. This engineer will also drive process quality and process definitions to improve performance and reliability of x-ray generator assemblies, working collaboratively with our subcontractor who performs the assembly. This position provides a variety of tasks and engineering activities in an environment in which this engineer will have a direct and measurable impact on SureScan's product and is performance and To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Job Knowledge - Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations. Project Management Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress. Communications * Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed. Maintain Bill of Materials Audit suppliers for capability, participate in supplier selection Review engineering specifications and drawings Assess manufacturability of designs Maintain awareness of new processes and methodologies for manufacturing products Maintain list of design releases required from Engineering to ensure procurement BOM up to date Arranges and participates in conferences between suppliers and engineers, purchasers, inspectors, and other company personnel to facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, rework, salvage, utilization, and economical procurement of parts and equipment. Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four year college or university; or three or more years related experience and/or training in procurement engineering, quality or process engineering in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or physics is helpful. Familiarity with machining processes is helpful. Prior experience with high voltage applications and x-rays is desired, e Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics Familiarity with CAD systems helpful Ability to utilize computer software, including Microsoft Word and Excel