Title:  Quality Engineer II

Evaluate quality processes, procedures and statistical techniques, analyze production and service limitations and standards; recommend revisions of specifications when indicated; assist in the formulation of quality policies and procedures; continuously interfacing with all engineering departments as well as with customers and suppliers on quality related issues.  Responsible for specific customers, programs and projects, reviewing customer quotes and contracts for quality requirements and ship acceptable quality products to the customer. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares quality plans as required and reviews planning for approval or rejection recommending process improvements, reviewing and/or approving changes to the specifications and procedures, reviews costs associated with quality requirements.

• Has a clear understanding of the knowledge and skill necessary to satisfactorily perform all assigned responsibilities including review of all documents and procedures.

• Analyzes compiled data from tests and inspection reports to identify problems.  Reviews data and submits results to Quality Control for review and action with regards to any rejected materials (or processes) on assigned jobs.

• Daily interaction with internal Engineering group including Design and Manufacturing Engineers, to identify and resolve product quality problems.

• Serves as a Quality Assurance representative as a member of the Material Review Board (MRB) participating in various continuous improvement projects in an effort to identify and resolve recurring product problems. Leads failure investigations, issues corrective action, preventative action and customer complaint to the responsible parties.

• Performs lean and process improvement projects in a team environment.

• While assisting production personnel with quality issues, approves or rejects any rework/repair instructions for discrepant material.

• Reviews all quotes/contracts, work orders, Purchase Requisitions, Assembly Procedures (AP) and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP).

• Requests and coordinates customer/government source inspection needs between customer, government and VACCO.  Attends all meetings involving customer/government source representatives.

• Prepares and reviews final data package, making sure an acceptable quality product is delivered to the customer.

• Performs internal audits as well as assists in completing "external" audits.

• Performs/receives cross training with other quality engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exposure to Government contracts and familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 (Current Revision).

• Knowledge of inspection methods in the design and fabrication of product is required. 

• Able to work with various internal groups and teams and have the ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks, simultaneous projects and deadlines. 

• Possess excellent verbal communication skills both verbal and written, to support effective correspondence with internal as well as external customers/suppliers. 

• Proficient in the use of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

• Ability to read and interpret Blueprint drawings and specifications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline with minimum of five (5) years of experience and/or training in a Quality Assurance Department in an Aerospace manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.