Quality Engineer Job

Quality Engineer needed for direct hire opportunities with Yoh's client located in La Palma, CA.

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

The Quality Engineer is the control point for the analysis, reporting and training of one product line. This position will run quality improvement projects and lean kaizen events to improve a product line. The Quality Engineer will improve the product line's process quality by training employees and using quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques.

Design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; analyze production and service limitations and standards, recommend the revision of specifications, formulates quality assurance policies and procedures. Conducts training on manufacturing quality assurance, lean manufacturing and SPC concepts and tools. This job reports to the Quality Manager.

What You'll Be Doing:

- Reviews and signs Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and engineering drawings.
- Works with the QC and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
- Tracks and ensures measuring and testing equipment used within the division is within calibration.
- Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.
- Writes reports and standard work, performs employee training, and conducts statistical analysis.
- Ensures production tooling is inspected and conforms to specs prior to use.
- Approves work orders prior to release to ensure engineering operations are properly documented.
- Applies purchase order quality clauses to applicable products within MRP system (Royal IV).
- Assists corrective action board (CAB) by being a member, provides problem solving / resolution.
- Performs internal process audits to company specifications.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in a quality engineering role in a manufacturing environment.
- Recent experience aggregating basic statistical analyses.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area (50 miles of La Palma) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 5-7 years' experience working within quality in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience working in the Aerospace Industry preferred.
- Knowledgeable of Lean Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing.

Position Criteria:

- Willingness and ability to troubleshoot issues on the production floor. Willingness and ability to be hands-on.
- Knowledgeable of Manufacturing and Quality processes.
- Sound knowledge of Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
- Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature as necessary.
- Ability to lead and produce result within cross-functional/multi-disciplinary team.
- Thorough understanding of AS-9100 and AS-9102 required.
- Able to work in a team environment; amicable.
- Strong trouble shooting and strong communication skills.
- Solid background in fabrication processes (machining, forming, bending, extrusion, welding) and secondary processes (passivation, anodization, powder-coating, painting, etc.).
- Ability to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at an Intermediate level.

What's In It For You?

If you are passionate about being part of a global leader and innovator in Aerospace integrated interior systems for all of the major aircraft manufacturers as well as directly to airlines world-wide. Our client's products appear in nearly all types of aircrafts; from business jets to the very largest commercial aircraft; you want to consider this opportunity!

If This Sounds Like You, Apply Now by applying at yoh.com or email your CV to shawn.murphy@yoh.com!

Recruiter: Shawn Murphy
Phone Number: 425.732.6090 or Toll Free 1.877.899.4935 x6090

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Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email postings@yoh.com.

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