Quality Engineer - Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

The Quality Engineer assumes primary responsibility managing the quality systems and processes for the division including the preparation, application registration and continued compliance related to ISO certifications. This role, in collaboration with the operational leadership, is responsible for setting up the systems and processes to ensure product specifications and standards are understood, communicated, monitored and produced. The quality engineer collaborates with and supports both Program Management and Operational team members to throughout the product lifecycle. In addition, ownership and involvement with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System / IQMS Quality module, internal audit process, NADCAP, Heat Treat and NDT is required.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive documentation packages such as PPAP and test data submissions.
• Accurately review and approve quality criteria and finishing requirements of customer materials and material processes.
• Collaborate with teams on quality, risk management, safety, and reliability.
• Collects and reports out on the required data and charts quality goals established by the management team.
• Supports measuring and analyzing key metrics to monitor and improve performance, which includes leading productivity improvements.
• Perform contract and feasibility reviews through the First Article, Sample and Quotation Systems.
• Develop and forward formal customer corrective action reports.
• Participate in customer conference calls and visits when required.
• Respond to requests for assistance from Production, Pricing, and Customer Service.
• Develop, select and enter process programs and correlating work instructions into the computer system.
• Assist in answering sales and customer questions or concerns pertaining to process and finishing requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting process problems as they relate to product quality.
• Coordinate and participate in processing, testing and disposition of rework material.
• Review documentation and certify outgoing product.
• Collaborate with project teams to devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and validating system requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering team(s) to document, and implement part/material qualification plans, including the identification and use of inspection tools.
• Collaborate with project team(s) to assess the impact and determine root cause and corrective actions for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• As needed, conduct First Article, in-process, and final inspection.
• Support and champion quality system processes that support products in development and production environments.
• Participate in engineering and risk reviews and make recommendations to enhance the quality and manufacturability of new designs.
• Engages in product development activities to ensure continued compliance with internal procedures, and applicable regulatory and international standards.
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.
• Develop pathway to Zero Defect.

Experience and Qualifications

• A Degree in Engineering or Science
•  5 years Quality Engineering experience, preferably in aerospace.
• 3 years of Engineering experience in manufacturing, involving chemicals
• ISO 9001:2015 and knowledge / experienced required.
• Nadcap Aerospace Quality System, Heat Treating, Non-Destructive Testing and Chemical Processing knowledge / experience required.
• Experience leading organizations through the quality journey to develop a culture of quality and attain ISO / NADCAP certifications.
• ITAR knowledge / experience preferred.
• Experience leading and participating in internal and external audits required.
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100D lead or internal auditor, preferred.
• Experience leading organizations through the quality journey to develop a culture of quality and attain ISO certifications.
• Experience participating in internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, Notified Body, Supplier) preferred.
• Experience with CAPA, complaint investigation, field action processes and risk management.
• Advanced Metrology skills - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Strong General Manufacturing Practice and current Good Document Practices 1, 2 & 3 knowledge.
• Experience with NADCAP Certification.
• Blueprint reading / GD&T.
• Well-versed in Quality tools such as Lean manufacturing, TPE, Mistake proofing, Kaizen and 5-S
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) experience
• IQOQPQ (installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification) knowledge and experience
• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience.
• Good working knowledge of Supplier Quality Engineering competencies.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Individual must have a hands-on approach.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and recommend preventive solutions.
• Negotiation skills, including understanding of escalation paths.
• Strong computer skills; skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We offer the following benefits to Salaried Employees immediately upon hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Company Funded Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account up to $3,000
• 401(k) planparticipation
• Annual Incentive Program based on business results
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth, and Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid company holidays
• Competitive Paid Time Off program
• Next-Day Pay:  Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Employee Recognition and Rewards program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!