Kinetic Engine Systems · 1 day ago
Quality Engineer
Tell Tool - Westfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $107K/yr
5+ years expKinetic Engine Systems is a reputable company in the aerospace industry, committed to excellence and continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of specific quality improvement projects.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required
Serves as ‘Voice of the Customer’ reviewing concerns, questions and nonconforming material. Analyze failures; perform root cause analysis and corrective action for process related concerns and/or customer complaints
Review, analyze, and determine root cause and corrective actions for internal nonconforming material
Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system and tools as well as work with manufacturing and engineering personnel in support of the quality function
Interfaces with engineering and operations to ensure successful new product launches
Supports the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and customer requirements
Continuously improve first piece, in-process, and final inspection processes and procedures
Posts Key Business Indicators in support of company and corporate goals
Assists in developing personnel to improve skills required to reduce final inspection turn-backs
Installs statistical sampling and monitoring of processes as required, reports on trends
Assist the Quality Engineer Manager in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System
Lead the submittal of First Article Inspection Reports
Perform audits (6S, internal) and assist in external audits (customer, 3rd-party, registrar, NADCAP)
Other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Basic understanding of inspection methods, techniques, and equipment
Time-management and organization skills
Experience with ISO-9001 or AS-9100 Quality Management Systems
Experience with common machine shop gaging and techniques
Ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner
Ability to identify areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency
Ability to identify root cause and determine corrective actions
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of 6S
Basic understanding of blueprint reading
Required to pass annual eye exam by licensed optometrist
Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering environment
Thorough understanding of inspection methods, techniques, and equipment
Ability to perform internal audits independently
Preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Experience in aerospace industry
Strong understanding of 6S
Strong understanding of blueprint reading (GD&T)
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations
Strong understanding of AS9102 First Article submittal process
Company
Kinetic Engine Systems
Kinetic Engine Systems manufactures complex aerospace engine components, focusing on customer collaboration.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase