Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

A developer that designs and manufactures Stirling engines free-piston machines for power generation and cryogenic coolers. This position is responsible for supporting the Quality Management System (QMS) as it directly relates to Spaceflight Cryocooler Production and Engineering by holding responsibility for establishing and ensuring compliance with production and documentation control. This position is also responsible for writing and revising process documents and work instructions for Spaceflight Cryocooler production tasks, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and improvement of the AMT Quality Management System.
• Work closely with the Spaceflight Cryocooler Build Engineer and Technicians to create project-specific production control documentation such as routings, process documents, and test procedures.
• Facilitate review and approval of all project-based documentation through the project-based Configuration Control Board.
• Administer production control of Spaceflight Cryocooler hardware, delivering all necessary documentation and hardware in job packs to the production floor, collecting all hardware and documentation when jobs are complete, ensuring documentation has been completed properly, conducting follow-up activities as necessary, and closing and filing jobs within the record-keeping system.
• Maintain control of bonded-storage inventory.
• Collect documentation for and organize end item data packages in line with customer needs and quality standards.
• Collect, organize, and maintain project-based electronic inspection data as well as running surface pictures and evaluation.
• Serve as a member of the Sunpower Quality Internal Audit Team, auditing spaceflight procedures in accordance with approved quality documentation.
• Support efforts to maintain ISO 9001 Certification and achieve AS9100 Certification.
• Initiate non-conforming material coordination and resolution, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action processes, including interfacing with external customers to resolve quality issues, and appropriately quarantine non-conforming materials.
• Work with program management to evaluate the scope of customer’s specific quality requirements and ability to comply, and develop specific Quality Assurance Program Plans as needed.
• Serve as the primary interface with customer’s quality representatives.
• Participate in customer-specific contract and product design reviews.
• Determine and implement quality improvement factors, including implementing continuous improvement product and/or process systems that prevent quality issues with cross-functional team support.
• Work in accordance with deadlines for delivery of products.
• Provide weekly status updates to the Quality/EHS Manager.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance
• GD&T
• Preventative/corrective maintenance
• Corrective action plans
• Root cause analysis
• Thermodynamics
• Aerospace engineering
• Ability to read blueprints
• Manufacturing engineering
• ISO standards
• Process flow
• Quality documentation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Systems
• Experience with Corrective/Preventive Action processes, Root Cause Analysis, and GD&T
• Proficiency in quality documentation and process flow

Work Environment

The work environment includes working closely with engineers and technicians on the production floor, handling documentation and hardware, and maintaining control of inventory. The role involves regular interaction with customer quality representatives and participation in internal and external audits. The position supports efforts to maintain ISO 9001 Certification and achieve AS9100 Certification.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $38 - $43