QUALITY ENGINEER Job in Jacksonville 32245, Florida US
QUALITY ENGINEER
POSITION SUMMARY
Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality
standards and evaluation methods for products and
processes. Provides moderately complex statistical
information for quality improvement by determining and
applying testing methods and criteria. Coordinates and
guides technical evaluations, analysis, and related data
acquisition processes to ensure division quality objectives
are achieved.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using
statistical and analytical methods. Devises and implements
methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and
evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of
products, processes, and production equipment.
2. Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures,
inspection plans, quality performance trends, statistical
plans cost estimates, and technical quality plans for
proposals. Ensures that project and/or process control
documentation is compliant with requirements and/or
contract.
3. Assesses the cost of, and determines the responsibility
for, products or materials that do not meet required
standards and specifications by performing statistical
analyses. May establish statistical confidence by
identifying sample size and acceptable error and
determining levels of confidence.
4. Assures the timely processing of nonconforming materials
and assists in the disposition process by participating in
failure analysis and corrective action investigations as a
member of the Material Review Board.
5. Coordinates with customers and suppliers relating to
quality performance, trends and corrective action. Verifies
compliance and effectiveness of the quality system by
performing supplier audits and surveys. May initiate
programs to improve supplier performance.
6. May design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms
and equipment, and conduct quality assurance tests.
Develops experiments by applying factorial or other
techniques as appropriate for product or process.
7. Participates on product development teams to review
engineering releases and changes, manufacturing methods,
planning, and process specifications as it relates to
product quality.
8. Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable,
and sequential sampling methods. Devises sampling
procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions
for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data.
9. Develops statistical process controls by applying and
maintaining applicable control charts. Analyzes data and
trends by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and
process capability analysis tests.
10. Refines and enhances products and processes by applying
continuous improvement and key lean
manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas
of production.
11. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and
summarizing data and making recommendations. Compiles and
writes training material and conducts training sessions on
quality control activities.
12. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops, reviewing publications,
establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-
art practices, maintaining American Society for Quality
certification, and/or participating in professional
associations.
13. Complies with federal, state, and local legal
requirements by studying existing and new legislation,
enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising
management on needed actions. Provides information and
develops corrective action measures by interfacing with
customers and regulatory agencies and assisting in internal
and external audits.
14. Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents
company on specific projects. Mentors new employees.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results
as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or
project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).
(11/21/2008)
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree (BS) in Engineering or a related technical
discipline. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential
functions of the job typically acquired through two or
more years of related experience. American Society for
Quality certification desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Practical knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection and
quality engineering/assurance techniques, procedures,
instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts
and general business operations. Knowledge of aerospace
industry or similar industry products and legal and
regulatory requirements related to field. Ability to
effectively apply continuous improvement principles and
techniques to quality and manufacturing functions. Ability
to use standard business software applications and/or
specialized data analysis tools. Ability to work on a
variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where
analysis of the situation or data requires thorough
identification of factors and analysis of impact; work
within general work objectives regarding projects and team
goals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific
and technical journals, and financial reports. Ability to
effectively communicate and present information to team
members, team leaders, and top management; respond to
significant inquiries or complaints from customers,
regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to interpret a broad variety of technical
instructions in mathematical or diagram form that include
several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to define
problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Ability to use full discretion in selecting
procedures and techniques to apply to work and determine
priority and order of assignments. Ability to effectively
demonstrate team member competencies and participate in
goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development
activities.
TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
required to sit. The employee frequently is required to
use hands to operate a computer and talk and hear. The
employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular
attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and
professionally with others and members of the public, and
the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. The employee
may be required to travel to vendors or customers including
overnight trips.
(The essential functions have been provided as examples of
types of work performed by employees assigned to this job
classification. The Company reserves the right to modify
the work assignments and/or to make reasonable
accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the
essential functions of the job. The physical and mental
demands described above are representative of those
required to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job.)
Req. Code : 12854
Division/Department : AAG - SPD Jacksonville
% of Travel Required : 0-10%
Skills : Engineering - Process/Process Control, Instrument
Offer Relocation : Maybe
Other Skills : Equal opportunity/Affirmative action employer. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.