Quality- Engineer/ Senior Engineer SQA

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and quality system audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100) of potential and existing mechanical suppliers to assess their manufacturing capability and capacity.
• Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and drive the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or First Article Inspection (FAI) for new or modified mechanical parts.
• Review and approve supplier control plans, PFMEA, and inspection plans; ensure Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing (GDT) requirements are fully understood and met.
• Issue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) when defects occur; lead rigorous root-cause investigations using methodologies like 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams; verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Track and report on supplier quality metrics (scrap rates, on-time delivery of quality documentation) and lead periodic Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and internal RD/Design Engineering to resolve manufacturability issues (DFM/DFA) early in the product lifecycle.
• Inward inspection: Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, machined parts, and assemblies according to engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Review supplier documents including Material Test Certificates (MTC), Certificates of Conformance (CoC), First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, special process certificates, and inspection reports.

Requirements

• Education: Degree: Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Quality, with a heavy focus on mechanical composite commodities.
• Technical Skills: Manufacturing Processes: Deep understanding of mechanical fabrication methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal, heat treatment, casting, welding, and surface treatments.
• Quality Tools: Proficiency in core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis), and SPC.
• Blueprint Reading GDT: Advanced ability to interpret mechanical engineering drawings and apply ASME Y14.5 / GDT standards.
• Metrology Knowledge: Familiarity with mechanical inspection equipment, including CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), Laser Tracker, laser Scanner, optical comparators, height gauges, bore gauge, etc.
• Soft Skills: Travel, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills to manage external supplier relationships effectively.
• Excellent technical writing skills for auditing reports and corrective action documentation.
• Travel: Willingness to travel (typically 20% to 50% depending on the company's needs).

Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) from ASQ.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience managing suppliers in highly regulated industries (e.g., Automotive, Aerospace).

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