Quality Engineer I

Job Summary:

As a Quality Engineer at NMG Aerospace, you are responsible for designing, installing, and evaluating quality assurance processes, process/product controls, and procedures. You will support new product introduction using APQP tools, as well as conduct training of Quality concepts and tools. Frequently interacts with customers and suppliers on quality related issues.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor and act on quality indicators.
• Develop and maintain process/product controls including process/equipment verification.
• Verify internal, supplier, and customer corrective action implementation and effectiveness.
• Perform statistical analysis.
• Perform internal quality audits.
• Select gauging technique/methods.
• Support FMEAs and Control Plan development to minimize process risks.
• Support new product introduction using APQP tools.
• Perform capability studies and implement improvement plans.

• Perform Measurement System Analysis to assure adequate inspection techniques are implemented.
• Coordinate with Customer Quality/Source Inspectors as required.

Additional Duties:

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 0-3 years quality engineering related experience; or relevant combination of education and technical aptitude.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Strong ability to interpret prints and specifications.
• Experience with metrology equipment
• Advanced computer skills including MS Office and statistical software.
• Thorough knowledge of GD&T
• Knowledge of advanced quality tools including APQP, FMEA, etc.
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A technical BS degree is preferred.