ENGINEER, QUALITY ASSURANCE Sr. CM

Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial manufacturing processes, materials, and products and execute activities related to manufacturing quality assurance and control. Provides support for engineering and liaisons with customers on matters related to quality. Executes activities related to manufacturing quality assurance and control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.

• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.

• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.

• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing products and tabulating data concerning materials, products, or process quality and reliability.

• Assigns specific tasks related to the quality function.

• Maintains time and production records and maintains indirect labor within budgets.

• Issues written and verbal instructions.

• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.

• Assembles various quality documents necessary to create a PPAP/FAI per the customer’s requirements, up to and including the AS9102 standard

Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED COMPETENCY toperform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

**QUALIFICATIONS -**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

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be well versed in ISO 9001 and knowledgeable of AS9100 quality standards, including reporting out to AS9102 requirements. Familiarity of PPAP and standard FAI reporting a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ASQ and Six Sigma certifications would be beneficial. Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action and continual improvement required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.