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Bodycote · 7 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Berlin, CT

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bodycote is the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, employing skilled professionals globally. The Quality Engineer will perform essential functions related to heat treatment, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and assisting in various quality assurance duties under the direction of the Quality Manager.

AutomotiveEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical EngineeringRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Meagan Boyer

Responsibilities

Management responsibility includes assuming the duties of the Quality Manager in his/her absence

Identifying and recording present or potential conditions that would have a detrimental effect on product, process, or the quality system, and initiating corrective or preventive action procedures to address these conditions and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions. May include controlling or stopping further processing of the product until corrective action has been satisfactorily implemented

Coordinating the interdepartmental efforts required to comply with quality assurance requirements

Identifying quality training needs and taking steps to ensure training is provided

Reporting on the performance of the quality system to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system

Communicating at all levels on the status of the quality management system

Assist in general quality activities, including control of quality records, monitoring quality objectives at all levels, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the BQS, evaluation/disposition of non-conformances, audits (on-site and internal), implementation and support of the Navigator operating system

Monitor and maintain instruments, including instrument recall, instrument calibration, monitor and maintain process control testing, temperature uniformity surveys, quench effectiveness, monthly mechanical testing, surface contamination test, carb/de-carb test, IGA and IGO test, burnouts, leak ups, and dewpoints

Monitor and maintain outside processing, including evaluation of suppliers, generating purchase orders, reviewing certifications of conformance, and reviewing test reports

Support in process and final inspection processes, receiving inspection, contract review, braze and heat treat, temper inspection, and generating and signing certifications

Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping

Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS

Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism

Perform other tasks as designated by the position

This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers’ inventory, and as such, will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage

Qualification

Quality ControlHeat TreatmentMetallurgical KnowledgeSix Sigma Green BeltBlueprint InterpretationMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident cardholders

Must possess basic metallurgical knowledge obtained through formal university or college training or a combination of training and experience

Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language to interface with management and all levels, both in-house and at the customer's place of business

Must be capable of writing general procedures for heat treatment of specific alloys, in accordance with customer needs

Must be capable of making written recommendations for improving the Quality System and Procedures

Must be thoroughly familiar with commercial, aircraft, and aerospace specifications, ASME, and military specification codes as required

Knowledge and hands-on experience of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and databases, are required

Must be able to read/interpret blueprints/specifications, and be detail-oriented to meet deadlines

Must be able to work in a sitting and standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment

Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions

Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions

Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc

Ability to hear in person and via phone

Preferred

Engineering degree preferred

Five years' experience in Quality Control and practical knowledge of commercial heat treatment of steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, brass, copper, etc., desired

Must have or be willing to obtain a Six Sigma Green Belt