Spincraft has long recognized as experts in high-performance metal forming technologies, Spincraft delivers single-source manufacturing solutions that solve our customers' greatest manufacturing challenges. With proven experience in virtually all workable alloys, Spincraft components and assemblies can be found in today’s most advanced space launch vehicles, commercial and military aircraft, nuclear submarines, critical defense systems, land-based gas turbines and more.
Our U.S. (Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California) and UK (Newcastle) facilities deliver precision, efficiency, and single-source manufacturing support for customers worldwide.
The Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating quality activities within Spincraft. This position is expected to exercise sound technical judgment using data gathered from internal monitoring to implement and sustain suitable processes that enable continual improvement to reach efficiency targets.
The Quality Engineer works closely with all levels of the Engineering, Finance, Production, Purchasing, Facilities, and EHS departments to ensure that systems and processes across the facility consider quality requirements to match strategy and will report directly to the Quality Manager.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement quality documentation such as procedures, work instructions, inspection reports, etc.
- Interpret complex drawings, documents, and specifications to facilitate product / process implementation.
- Monitor and analyze quality trends and performance.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to develop and implement controls and improvements.
- Lead formal corrective action teams utilizing 8D, PDCA/DMAIC, or other problem-solving methodology to resolve quality issues.
- Investigate customer, product, and supplier complaints.
- Train Inspectors and Quality Technicians in all facets of quality.
- Interface with customers and suppliers, as required, to resolve quality issues.
- Work with cross-functional teams to facilitate the execution of PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Flowcharts.
- Work with Engineering and Operations to determine the appropriate measuring methods and tools to carry out inspections.
- Support the Materials Review Board (MRB) in investigating and dispositioning of NCRs. When warranted, submit NCRs/CAPAs/Information to customers for disposition.
- Work with Engineering to develop required procedures, work instructions, inspection data sheets, etc.
- Familiarity with Risk Management / Risk Mitigation.
- Work cross-functionally to support development / prototype projects.
What You’ll Bring
- Candidates must be US Citizens as a result of NN801 Nuclear Security and International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) requirements.
- Ability to travel up to 20% annually to support of customers and suppliers.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience in maintaining AS9100 and ISO9001 Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, ideally across multiple sites and time zones with an understanding and sensitivity for cultural differences.
- Proven experience working in fast paced, dynamic work environment.
- Strong blueprint interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing skills.
- Experience with internal and external audits.
- Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated use of formal problem-solving tools such as Fishbones, 5-Why’s, IS/IS Not, Read across, 8D, A6, A3, etc.
- Strong computing skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Discus, Prolink SPC and IMSXpress).
- Requires the ability to write reports in clear, grammatically correct, English.
What We Value
- Background in APQP, PPAP, and hands-on experience with Process Flow Charts, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans desired.
- Experience with Heat Treat and Welding desired, and experience with NADCAP is a plus.
- Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize existing and emergent demands to meet company and stakeholder requirements.
- Sound analytical skills with ability to see the big picture, remain focused and composed while shuffling multiple demands to make appropriate decisions.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship due to NN801 Nuclear Security and ITAR requirements
- Ability to travel up to 20% annually
- 2+ years of experience maintaining AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, ideally across multiple sites and time zones
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Strong blueprint interpretation and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing skills
- Experience with internal and external audits
- Demonstrated use of formal problem-solving tools, including Fishbone, 5-Why, 8D, A6, A3, and related methods
- Strong computing skills using Microsoft Office, Discus, Prolink SPC, and IMSXpress
- Ability to write clear, grammatically correct English reports
- Background in APQP, PPAP, Process Flow Charts, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans
- Experience with heat treating and welding
- NADCAP experience
- Ability to prioritize and reprioritize competing demands
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
What We Do
Standex International is a global engineered-components company that designs, prototypes, and manufactures high-performance products for mission-critical systems. It serves the electric grid, space, defense, aviation, test and measurement, general industrial, medical research and pharmacy, automotive, and appliance markets. The company works with customers from concept through production, applying technical expertise and practical innovation to complex requirements and creating specialized solutions intended to help customers succeed and grow.
