II-VI Aerospace & Defense ยท 2 weeks ago
Quality Engineer - Aerospace & Defense
Murrieta, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$71K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expII-VI Aerospace & Defense is a high technology company specializing in innovative products for various applications. They are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer I to support quality assurance processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products meet customer expectations.
AerospaceAppsManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performs moderately complex tasks to develop, apply, and maintain quality requirements for processing components and other materials into finished goods and products
Plans the quality measurements and controls on materials, processes, and product to provide adequate control of quality at minimum quality related costs
Analyzes quality information and feeds back analyses and recommendations for adjustment to product design, manufacturing process and equipment, and the quality system
Applies statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality practices, workmanship and process problems
On behalf of the Quality Manager, carries out essential steps in maintaining the company quality system
Recommends Quality objectives and goals in line with company Thrusts and Initiatives
Works with Quality Management, Marketing, Engineering and Customers in establishing specific quality requirements on individual products based upon customer requirements
Reviews contracts for manufacturing quality ability
Plans quality measurements and controls sufficient to provide adequate control of quality at minimum quality related costs
Applies and maintains Quality Standards for processing materials into partially finished or complete products
Assists Quality Management in determining and establishing the required quality procedures for controlling product quality
Assures incorporation of applicable quality measurements into the manufacturing process and documentation
Defines and communicates quality requirements to Suppliers through Purchasing documents
Works with Manufacturing Engineering and Production to incorporate, where possible, the quality measurement and control devices with the production equipment to provide optimum mechanization and automation through integrated analysis and feedback of quality data
Reviews product specifications and makes changes as necessary to assure a consistent product that meets or exceeds customer requirements
Appraises the nature of production quality problems, customer complaints and economical operations
Diagnoses chronic manufacturing quality problems. Identifies root causes, recommends and implements improvements and corrective/preventive actions
Analyzes, identifies basic causes, and feeds back analyses and recommendations regarding customer complaints. Participates with others in instigating corrective action. Follows-up and reports on corrective action progress to Quality Management
Performs failure analyses (FMEA), as needed, to reduce rejects and production problems
Acts as a primary interface with Government representatives (DCMAO) and customer source inspection personnel. Coordinates government and customer source inspections and Quality system surveys
Resolves issues with customers on warranty returns in a timely manner
Reviews prints and quotes for QA requirements as necessary in a timely manner
Provides technical assistance to other departments
Maintains cognizance of customer and internal Engineering changes and procedural changes to assure accurate and up-to-date documentation is available to appropriate individuals at all times
Discusses quality issues and specifications with customer source and quality representatives as necessary
Provides assistance in the application of statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality practices, workmanship and process problems
Provides Production and Inspection areas all necessary interpretations of the quality requirements for inspection: their use, operation, and intent
Initiates and reviews Receiving Inspection and Test Records (RITR's)
Writes Quality Assurance Instructions as required
Recommends and documents incoming inspection methods, in- process and final testing methods
Participates in the Material Review Board. Maintains segregation of nonconforming material
Processes Deviation Requests. Coordinates with Customers, Program Management and Sales to ensure that all products are acceptable before shipment
Processes Quality Improvement Requests, supplier deviation requests and waivers
Investigates nonconforming materials, components, and product for causes
Works closely with Quality Management, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering and Assembly for prompt and economic disposition and correction of the causes of nonconformities
Processes and codes NCMR's with applicable defect, cause and corrective action codes
Evaluates history for trends, etc
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of related experience in one or more branches of Quality Assurance
BS/MS in Quality Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, the Basic Sciences or equivalent degree
Strong skills in inspection, writing, interpersonal communications
Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Statistical Methods
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with challenging customers and suppliers
Understanding Mil-Specs, ANSI, ISO etc
Skilled with interferometers, spectrophotometers, calipers, micrometers, Coordinate Measurement Machines, lasers and electronic test equipment
Preferred
American Society for Quality Certification as a Quality Engineer is a plus
Lead auditor experience is a plus
Company
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
II-VI Aerospace & Defense provides optical assemblies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sheila Campbell
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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