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Carpenter Technology Corporation · 8 hours ago

Engineer III Quality Process Engineer -MTC

Reading, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, and they are seeking a Quality Engineer to establish and maintain quality standards in the production of aerospace and automotive parts. The role involves developing quality assurance plans, collaborating with teams to create quality standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.

Advanced MaterialsFoundriesManufacturingQuality Assurance

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive quality assurance plans for parts production, ensuring compliance with aerospace and automotive industry standards (e.g., AS9100, IATF 16949)

Define critical quality metrics and establish procedures for monitoring product quality throughout the production lifecycle

Collaborate with design and production teams to create quality standards and product specifications

Develop and optimize inspection methods and production processes to improve quality and efficiency

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and scrap, while increasing production throughput

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production workflows and integrate quality processes into daily operations

Create scalable quality systems and procedures to support increased production volumes as the business grows

Implement statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and control production quality at scale

Develop quality documentation such as Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to support scale-up efforts

Collect, analyze, and report on quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement

Prepare quality reports for leadership, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as First Pass Yield, defect rates, and customer complaints

Train production staff on quality standards, inspection techniques, and the importance of quality control

Act as a mentor to junior quality staff, providing guidance on quality best practices and procedures

Identify opportunities for improvement in the Quality system and work with the management team to implement identified improvements

Own and lead the Quality Management System. Ensure sustainability of the facility Quality Management System through effective use of Layered Process Audits, AS 9100 Internal Audits, Process Audits and corporate quality management system audits/assessments. Use these results to ensure correlation of results and develop and deploy improvement actions to achieve global and local objectives

Initiate corrective/preventive actions, investigate customer complaints, and collaborate with Manufacturing on establishing or improving first pass quality activities

Own and lead Safe Launch activities through effective risk management and verification of process capability by Process Validation builds (PV)

Ensure conformance to Customer Quality Requirements

Ensure effectiveness of corrective actions for systemic or multiple root cause quality issues

Work with the management team to develop the annual budget, including identifying necessary capital expenditures and forecasting variable and fixed quality costs. Manage the Quality budget and ensure that financial targets are being met

Qualification

Quality Assurance PlansAerospace StandardsStatistical Process ControlSix Sigma CertificationLean ManufacturingQuality Management SystemCustomer ManagementMetrology EquipmentProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Assurance

Minimum of 5 years of broad technical experience in a manufacturing environment

Minimum 5 years in quality administration and/or quality engineering

Preferred

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions

Six Sigma certification preferred

Automotive or Aerospace experience directly facing OEM Customers is preferred

Experience/knowledge of IATF 16949 or AS 9100

Demonstrated experience with customer management and manufacturing problem solving & risk management

Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing

Ability to operate advanced metrology/laboratory equipment

Ability to work in a production-oriented environment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills. Ability to perform assignments of the most complex nature

Benefits

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Many other options

Company

Carpenter Technology Corporation

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Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels.

Founded in 1889

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees