SUMMARY
The Quality Engineer is directly responsible for the daily activities related to non-conforming material investigation and control, calibration, and corrective / preventive action. Facilitates MRB activity including investigation and resolution; provides associated reporting. Supports New Product Introduction by ensuring First Article requirements are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Develop and implement control processes and programs, ensuring critical to quality characteristics are defined and implemented in the manufacturing processes.
- Actively participate and support New Product Introduction.
- Develop quality plans and documentation requirements, including the use of statistically valid sampling methods, to evaluate product at every stage of the manufacturing process.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and records are in place for inspection and quality engineering activities.
- Develop inspection and testing methods and interpret industry and customer product evaluation requirements.
- Provide training and develop others to ensure quality requirements are understood and followed.
- Confer with management, customers and suppliers in planning, scheduling, coordinating and directing quality activities to ensure conformance to customer requirements and specifications.
- Support qualification requirements, including components of FAI / LAI, and PPAP (PFD, FMEA, Control Plans).
- Ensure First Article documentation is prepared and provided according to standard and customer requirements.
- Coordinate testing, layout, and inspection to facilitate and set priority.
- Define qualification requirements to ensure compliance to customer requirements.
- Assist in driving the internal and external quality audit process and ensure timely auditing and corrective action follow-up.
- Oversee the disposition of non-conforming material, ensuring root cause analysis (RCA) has been completed.
- Confirm appropriate disposition activities are carried out; verify electronic and physical inventory are in alignment for MRB product and finished goods.
- Supplier Corrective Action Requests are issued as a part of non-conforming material management.
- Support SMART program by defining and facilitating continuous improvement activities; apply Lean, Six Sigma and sound RCA tools.
Other duties as assigned
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- BS Engineering or Technology discipline, in Metallurgy or Materials Science preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Aerospace industry experience preferred
- Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards
- Nadcap Special Processes experience preferred
- Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FAI, PPAP
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Visual Factory / Continuous Improvement Tools
- Must possess solid analytical skills in defining problems, collection data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
- CMM experience
- ASQ CQA or CQE preferred along with project management or facilitation experience
- Aerospace SAE 13001 / DPVR experience or training preferred
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We believe a workforce with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences helps us reach our goals and realize our full potential. We may have different ways of approaching problems, but we solve them together with a focus on our Core Values of Integrity, Responsiveness, Respect and Passion.
SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.
If you need assistance with the application process due to a disability, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Technology discipline, preferably Metallurgy or Materials Science, or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards
- Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FAI, and PPAP
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Visual Factory, and continuous improvement tools
- Solid analytical skills, including problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and valid conclusions
- CMM experience
- Aerospace industry experience
- Nadcap Special Processes experience
- ASQ CQA or CQE certification, with project management or facilitation experience
- Aerospace SAE 13001 / DPVR experience or training
What We Do
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, SIFCO is a leading aerospace and energy forged & machined part solutions provider for Airframe, Landing Gear and Engine Components. SIFCO’s global foot print includes components on most major Military and Commercial programs. The materials forged include: Nickel, Super Alloys, Titanium, Aluminum, Alloy and Stainless Steels. Die forgings produced range from 1lb to 1,200lbs. As well as NADCAP, the company is AS9100, ISO9001 approved and is certified by most major aerospace manufacturers. Our Vision: SIFCO performs …. Customers succeed …. Together we grow! Our mission is to be the preferred global solutions provider to the aerospace, energy and defense markets. We work to exceed our customers’ expectations by leveraging more than a century of experience and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. Our core values of respect, responsiveness, integrity and passion describe how we work together to accomplish our mission. Integrity: We do the right thing and we trust that our co-workers do also. We are open and honest with each other. We don’t have hidden agendas. We make decisions based on facts that we share with each other. We do what we say we’re going to do. We own our mistakes. Respect: We don’t blame. We view mistakes as opportunities to learn. We look for ways to encourage one another. We share information openly and work together to solve problems based on the facts. We resolve our differences constructively. We value everyone’s contribution Responsiveness: We understand our customers’ needs. We have a sense of urgency about doing what is important for our customers and our co-workers. We keep our commitments to customers and to one another. We proactively respond to our changing environment. Passion: We strive for excellence in everything we do. We are passionate about the businesses we are in. We take pride in what we accomplish. We have the courage to take risks. We continuall
