Quality Engineer I

POSITION SUMMARY

Plans, evaluates and monitors activities to develop, apply and maintain quality systems for industrial processes, materials, specifications, products, policies and procedures. Evaluate, monitor, develop and implement standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation of processes and products to meet engineering and customer requirements.

Investigate, recommend and implement continuous improvements to company operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Implement strategic plans initiated by the Quality Department.
• Manage FAA MIDD Correspondence
• Perform internal audits in accordance with Quality Assurance manual.
• Interface with Engineering, customers, and suppliers on quality issues.
• Investigate root cause and corrective action for discrepancies targeted.
• Manage Quality Document Changes
• Make recommendations to eliminate measurement system error.
• Evaluate Piper Process Specifications (PPS), engineering drawings, and other acceptance criteria to verify quality characteristics or functions.
• Application of statistical quality control and statistical methods for the purpose of measuring and improving the quality of processes.
• Perform supplier audits, approval, disqualifications and other functions to maintain acceptable levels of supplier quality through continuous improvement.
• Manage Stamp/Inspection Processing
• Recommend strategy for warranty claim issues.
• Determine if part can be salvaged and the possibility of using an alternate part.
• Review Quality manual to ensure recommended revision in procedure is instituted.
• Perform other related duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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 EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in technical area, (Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing, Aeronautical or Aerospace) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing process and quality systems preferred.
• A minimum of three years within a quality capacity in a manufacturing organization. Two years machining and fabrication or aircraft experience preferred.
• Experience working with a recognized Quality System AS9100, ISO 9001:2000, QS 9000, TS16949 or FAA part 21 preferred.
• Process (PPAP) preferred.
• Good knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of layout techniques and how to properly stage and layout a part.
• Prefer experience working with suppliers and qualifying suppliers through audit process.
• Working knowledge of Geometric tolerances.
• Exposure to use of automated inspection techniques, CMM machines.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project LANGUAGE SKILLS: The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the 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 exposed to an office environment; and occasionally exposed to manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or some element present which makes conditions less desirable than usually found in an office. Travel and overtime are required when necessary. SAFETY AND POLICY PRACTICES: The employee in this job must be knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective. Employee is responsible for complying with company hazardous waste disposal procedures. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week including mandatory overtime may be required. American with Disability Act Requirements : External and Internal applicants, as well as position incumbents, must be able to perform the essential position responsibilities as listed in this position description either aided or unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Piper Aircraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. At this time, Piper Aircraft is not sponsoring employees seeking an immigrant visa (green card) or non-immigrant visa, such as L-1A, L-1B, H-1B, O-1, or TN visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. t <div