Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $35-$50

Superior Thread Rolling Co. has been an industry leader in the Aerospace and Precision Machining business for over 70 years. We lead by developing "out-of-the-box" solutions to the constant changes in quality, administration, lean processes, and state-of-the-art technical systems required by Aerospace prime contractors and their supply chain. We strongly believe that the true reason behind our success is due to our loyal and dedicated team.

Position Summary :

Superior Thread Rolling is looking for a Quality Engineer to join their team in Arleta, CA. Enjoy working on flight critical components used in the aerospace industry. Inspects product at various stages to determine, maintain and improve the quality and reliability of product. Works within Superior Thread Rolling Co. Quality Management System procedures and work instructions to maintain and improve inspection, calibration, customer returns, responds to and implements corrective action requests and is the Corrective Action Board (CAB) facilitator. Reviews and approves planning. Works closely with the Account Managers and Supply Chain on supplier approval and corrective actions. Performs other procurement quality activities as necessary. Owner of the non-conforming material control process system. Monitors and reports the Cost of Scrap (CoS). Support function during internal and external customer audits. Identifies and acts upon areas of needed improvement. Assist with all other quality functions through teamwork with other members of the quality and production.

Essential Job Functions :

Evaluate non-conforming material / product for and disposition appropriately including creating rework instructions and corrective actions IAW STR Control of Nonconforming Material. Assumes all responsibilities as the Non-conforming (NC) material (MRB) process owner coordinator.

Reviews and completes evaluation and disposition of customer returns

Responsible for the coordinating Corrective Action system. Answers all internal and customer corrective actions and manages our supplier corrective actions. Works with all departments to ensure communication of corrective / preventive action.

Customer and Supplier liaison and main point of contact for quality concerns

Contact the vendor / supplier prior to sending parts to determine the correct point of contact, build the relationship, and discuss :

o non-conformance, limitations of the process, inspection methods, potential root cause / corrective actions

o Liability and cost consideration

o rework / reprocessing required to make the parts conform

o inspection method and documentation that STR requires

o the turn-around time to re-process the non-conforming parts

Follow up with the supplier to ensure turn-around time that was committed to is on-track to complete on-time

Update Job Memos in ERP with this information to keep STR team informed of progress

Maintain various electronic quality logs and records. (NC Trends, CAB Log, COS Metrics)

Interfaces with Account Managers, Engineering, Production Control, Customer Quality Representatives, Suppliers and Supply Chain Management regularly.

Job Qualifications Required :

• 5 years minimum related aerospace machined product Quality Engineer experience, trade school, vocational education or apprenticeship.
• Must be experienced with 8D Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action and MFG process improvement / problem -solving skills.
• Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 GD&T principals and inspection methods.
• Extensive experience with all aspects of the metal manufacturing processes and special processing.
• Excellent communication skills
Company Benefits :
• Medical,
• Dental
• Vision
• Holidays, Vacation & Bonuses
• 401(k) with matching company funds (Full Time Employees)

Superior Thread Rolling is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. All prospective candidates are subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, requirements of this position include being eligible to work with export-controlled products and related data without restriction.

Keywords : Aerospace, Engineering, Machine shop, Quality Engineer, Corrective Action, AS9100, Aerospace Industry

Salary : $35 - $50