Job Abstract

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Capable of reading and understanding complex drawings.

• Ability to use a variety of complex inspection gages and equipment.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances when the need arises and staff is not available.
• Ensures staff is capable of identifying defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blue prints and quality standards. Will reinforce the need to report non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality management.

• Ensures compliance to ISO 9001.

• Coordinates and performs inspection processes and accepts product as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers. Interacts with customers during source inspection. Completes paperwork.
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications. Maintains and updates delegation/regulatory documentation. Verifies material and process certifications for compliance with customer/regulatory requirements.
• Passes customer required Delegation Program Tests to achieve and maintain delegation approval.
• Initiates and completes First Article Inspection Reports and other relevant quality reports.
• Maintains records, data and logs as necessary.
• Investigates and analyzes Quality issues and brings departments together to resolve problems. Provides written documentation and reports.
• Ensures staff is trained in root cause analysis. This will support a stronger QMS.
• Follows work procedures.
• Provides support to achieve short-term and long-term department / company goals.
• Provides leadership/training as needed.
• Develops plans for career paths and business strategy.
• Develops Quality Engineering projects to support business methods along with developing their careers.
• Ensures that production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Drives continuous improvement efforts in work area.
• Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training/learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed.

• Attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3-5 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace or medical environment.

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail, thoroughness and accuracy
• Blueprint Reading
• Inspection
• Mechanical Ability
• Measurement and Test Equipment
• Communication (Speaking, Questioning, Listening)
• Computer (Word, Excel, Access)
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Interpreting Customer Requirements
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Results Oriented
• Team Oriented
• Writing, documentation
• Customer requirements
• Inspection Techniques – Read and Interpret specifications