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Rock West Composites · 1 day ago

Quality Engineer

West Jordan, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. The Quality Engineer will ensure compliance with customer engineering and quality requirements throughout the production process and will report to the Quality Manager.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform contract review of customer purchase orders to ensure full understanding and compliance with quality and engineering requirements and assessment of any associated risks

Review and approve work instructions and orders to ensure compliance to customer requirements

Review and approve procedures, forms, and other documented information in compliance with industry and AS9100 standards

Perform internal audits against the quality management system, AS9100 standard, and other standards as relevant to the quality management system

Collaborate with planning, outside processors, and customers to facilitate the creation and approval of controlled manufacturing plans

Assist in the implementation and administration of other quality assurance and company activities including risk management, configuration control, training, auditing, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and preventive actions

Assist with material review board activity to properly disposition nonconforming products, processes, and services

Perform in depth root cause and corrective action analysis including preventive action using 5 Y’s, Ishikawa Diagram, or other tool

Manage supplier and customer issued corrective actions

Evaluate special processes (e.g. coating application, welding, NDT/NDI) at external and internal suppliers

Conduct supplier audits to quality standards and in support of supplier selection and improvement

Clearly define critical to quality per customer flow down requirements (e.g. inspection methods, fixtures in house or contract, boundary samples)

Evaluate designs for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and RWC quality standards

Direct program support to ensure customer required on-time delivery and quality requirements are met

Perform statistical process controls for production programs

Generate an AS9102 end item data package for assembly and detail parts

Perform contact and noncontact inspection methods

Perform advanced inspections with PCMM/CMM using Verisurf Software including developing programs, procedures, techniques, calibration methods, equipment evaluation, training, inspection methods, and required administration

Perform NDT/NDI operations including developing programs, procedures, techniques, calibration methods, equipment evaluation, training, testing methods, and required administration for all pertinent NDT/NDI testing

Proficient understanding of and ability to implement quality management systems (e.g. AS9100, NADCAP, AS9102, ISO 9001)

Assist in facilitating program movement from one process to the next

Lead continuous improvement initiatives at external and internal suppliers

Exhibit and promote an attitude that leads to an engaged and energized workforce

Always operates in compliance with Rock West Composites’ quality management system. Adherence to all AS9100 including ISO 9001 requirements

Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines, policies, and laws determined by the company, state, and federal authorities

Comply with Rock West Composites’ company policies, procedures, and code of business conduct

Qualification

AS9100Composite materialsNDT/NDI operationsPCMM/CMMQuality management systemsStatistical process controlsLean manufacturingMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering field with Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

5 years of experience in composite quality related roles

Experience with composite materials and processing techniques such as autoclave, RTM, and compression molding. Composite manufacturing experience is a big plus

Experience with AS9100 quality management system

Experience with contact and noncontact inspection methods. PCMM/CMM using Verisurf Software and NDT/NDI operating proficiency is a big plus

Must possess strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills and work effectively across all areas of the business

Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Experience with visual factory and lean manufacturing methods such as 5S and Kaizen

Be a team player with a can-do attitude: hungry, humble, and people smart

Collaborates with external and internal customers, including Operations, Program Management, Product Development, Engineering, and Sales staff to meet customer requirements, ensure compliance, and continue smooth flow of quality products

Works independently, follows instructions, can concentrate for long periods of time and is able to tolerate multiple interruptions throughout the day

Organized, self-motivated, strong attention to detail, and high level of accuracy

Self-starter with excellent time management skills and ability to establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives

Capable of working in an environment in which demands and priorities change