Job Summary

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) is responsible for driving continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process to improve first pass yield, reduce the Cost of Poor Quality, and address timely quality discrepancies and countermeasures to minimize any impact on delivery commitments. The MQE will collaborate with their Program Team in assessing, developing and executing process improvement initiatives and operational enhancement programs that deliver strategic value and profitable growth for their program and the business.

Essential Job Functions

Coordinate all quality activities in manufacturing and works collaboratively with Customer Quality Engineering to ensure the flow-down and compliance with customer contractual requirements

Works with Production Supervisor, Design Engineering, , Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineer, Program Manager and other disciplines to ensure the quality of the product

Investigate internal and external quality concerns, and lead cross functional teams to determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions

Inspect and review lot manufacturing and quality records completeness and correctness

Analyze work instructions and procedures for errors and potential failure points

Drives quality improvements through reducing variation with process controls, implementing clear quality defect criteria, generating clear and accurate manufacturing work instructions, performing effective training, and introduction of creative and innovative human error elimination tools.

Works with Supplier Quality Engineering in the effective resolution of supplier quality defects affecting manufacturing first pass yield

Works with Manufacturing Engineering in the optimization of manufacturing processes (including automation), in-process and final quality inspection methods to reduce ergonomic safety risks for manufacturing and quality control employees

Supports Engineering during both the development cycle and product introduction phase for various defense and military related products

Ensures the execution of customer product quality plans and compliance to customer specifications

Establishes trends, Paretos, and analyzes manufacturing quality data to help drive continuous improvement activities by utilizing team-oriented problem solving methods

Actively participates in Visual Daily Management and drives quality countermeasures for timely resolution of quality discrepancies

Conducts frequent process spot audits, and drives and coordinates rapid response with manufacturing, and quality control supervisors and leads, manufacturing engineering and workforce employees as necessary

Ensures the manufacturing activities are performed in compliance with the Quality Management System requirements

Builds a quality library of defects, containment and corrective actions and lessons learned

Prepares and communicates quality alerts to heighten employee awareness towards internal or external quality concerns

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, and sound judgement coupled with effective decision making skills

Passion for problem solving and continuous improvement

Ability to drive Containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in a cross-functional team environment

Knowledge and experience with a variety of Lean tools such as, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Visual Management, 5S, 5Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, Problem Solving Process, and Visual Project Management

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines

Capability of delivering results in a high paced and constantly changing environment.

Excellent attention to detail and follow up

Strong work ethic, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team tmosphere

Minimum Qualifications

BS Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials) or similar

Good understanding of statistics, with particular emphasis on process control, sample selection and measurement systems

Strong oral and written communication skills

Good organization and project time management skills

Ability to create and implement process control plans

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience as a Quality Engineer in the Defense Industry working in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants.

Experience with measurement equipment such as optical comparators and CMMs

Experience with AS9100 / ISO 9000 quality management systems, corrective and preventative action, CDRLs. NDT, MIL-STD-1916, and MIL-STD-1168

Six Sigma Green belt certification or higher

Experience with statistical analysis software such as Minitab

Experience with PFMEAs, PLVs and SPC

ASQ Certification, CQE/Quality Auditor

Training:

Safety Orientation

First Aid/CPR

Hazcom/Right to Know/RCRA Awareness

Annual Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Annual Ethics Refresher

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities required. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.