Quality Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for product quality on assigned programs to ensure that customer contract requirements are fulfilled.

Responsibilities:

• Review of customer contracts, Statements of Work, Purchase Order Quality Clauses, drawings and specifications
• Review and approval of quality requirements for Manufacturing Planning and Supplier Purchase Orders
• Point of contact for assigned customer’s audits, quality enquires, and SCAR’s
• Participate in QMS process management
• Perform numerous RMA tasks
• Drive process and product improvement, working with Engineering and Operations
• Analyze COPQ data (rework, scrap, warranty) to identify opportunities for improvement
• Meet established quality objectives and metrics
• Perform Internal Audits
• Familiar with First Article Inspection Reports per AS9102
• Assist with driving Root Cause Corrective Action of failures and defects
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with all Company policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experienced with use of technical drawings, specifications, manufacturing work instructions, inspection procedures, and configuration control of documents
• Experienced with Configuration Control Board (CCB), review of ECOs, drawings, source control specifications, test plans & reports
• Good working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experienced with practices associated with ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems preferred
• Experienced with investigation of non-conformances and continuous improvement techniques, e.g., RCCA, 8D, 5-Why, PFMEA
• Experienced in First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation IAW AS9102
• Experience with a diverse set of manufacturing and assembly processes, e.g. PCB manufacturing, motors and encoders, conformal coating, IPC soldering, plating, painting, electro-mechanical assembly, test and inspection, preferred.
• Familiar with typical ERP business system software
• Proficient in MS Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word and other CRM tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, be a self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment
• High energy, results oriented, self-motivated/self-reliant, team player
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization and customers at all levels

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; or equivalency experience.

Experience: Minimum six (6) plus years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledgeable in ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 quality systems a plus.

Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). May be required to obtain a security clearance.

Company DescriptionSmiths Interconnect is committed to our customers’ success in deploying the most advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, satellite communications, data links, public safety radio networks, and more. Our RF/Microwave component and subsystem heritage is deep, and our commitment to excellence is proven - with over fifty-five years of success in commercial communications, homeland security platforms, and military programs.Company DescriptionSmiths Interconnect is committed to our customers’ success in deploying the most advanced radar, electronic warfare systems, satellite communications, data links, public safety radio networks, and more. Our RF/Microwave component and subsystem heritage is deep, and our commitment to excellence is proven - with over fifty-five years of success in commercial communications, homeland security platforms, and military programs.]]>