Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Company: Monogram Aerospace Fasteners

Primary Location: 3423 S Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Quality

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY
Support quality for current and future manufacturing requirements and determine the most effective methods to improve productivity through the management of people and technology.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Quality Engineer personnel shall be qualified to perform the following duties with only periodic supervision oversight or review:
Ensure that all contractual and regulatory quality requirements are defined and communicated on assigned programs.
Support all departments to ensure control of both in-process quality and final quality of product.
Provide customer interface on quality issues and problem resolution.
Collaborate with sales, purchasing, production, bidding, and contract management to establish quality procedures to meet customer requirements.
Interface with vendors to correct problems dealing with purchased materials and processes.
Provide manufacturing engineering support including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems in product manufacture.
Support the SPC program and perform statistical analysis of the data to ensure process stability.
Perform other assignments as required.
Equipment/Process Responsibilities: Ensures work area, property, tools, and measuring instruments used are properly cleaned and maintained daily.
Work with Others: Accurate and thorough communication is mandatory to the success of Monogram, and Quality Engineering personnel must use good written and verbal communication to ensure team members, including in other departments, are notified of any problems or concerns regarding quality of work received or time flow of work in progress as it affects production schedules. Works as an active team member by participating in problem solving, team building and all other team activities to improve the processes, productivity, quality, etc. of operations in the department. Able to direct and organize work of other Inspection personnel they are assigned to lead, as well as train other employees in the inspection methods, operations and procedures they are qualified to perform, as required.
Safety Responsibilities: Adherence to Company safety rules is required. Protective equipment and clothing shall be worn as appropriate to the task at hand and per the dress code policy and safety rules.

Initiative and Ingenuity: Requires initiative in solving problems associated with the procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of Monogram products. Makes suggestions for improving the efficiency of workflow operations. Takes on or reports for additional work as current tasks are completed. Performs other work-related tasks as deemed necessary by Company needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Surroundings: Work is in a machine shop laboratory environment where noise, temperature fluctuations, the repetitive nature of the job, etc. are less desirable than in a typical office environment.
Unavoidable Hazards: Possible hazards related to cuts, bruises, finger and hand injuries, bums, chemical reactions and muscle strains. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, metalworking fluids, chemicals, heating elements and airborne particles. Protective equipment and clothing appropriate to the task at hand is required.
EFFORT
Physical: Able to lift up to 25 pounds. Required to adjust requisite equipment to set-up specifications. Hand and finger manipulation in turning tools/valves/handles or operating knobs/cranks/buttons etc. as well as using precision measuring instruments. Able to reach, bend and stretch. Most job assignments require continuous standing and/or sitting for periods exceeding 15 minutes at a time.
Mental: Work at times is highly repetitive and monotonous. However, set-ups may require basic knowledge of machine shop theory and familiarity with laboratory test procedures. Set-ups or test parameters may require some improvisation and ingenuity. Reasoning ability required to interpret blueprints and documentation of a technical nature. Must be able to draw valid conclusions from a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Required to organize workflow to best efficiency under periodic supervision or review.
Visual: Close attention to detail with moderate eye concentration for extended periods of time. Able to read precision instruments and gauges. Requires close and distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, focus adjustment and depth perception.

This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Commerce, CA location.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree (BSME, BSIE, BSQA) from an accredited school
ASQ CQE is preferred
Proficient in technical writing, good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical
Able to read and interpret engineering drawings required
Demonstrated analytical ability including planning, resolving problems effectively, and establishing priorities.
Ability to perform Statistical Analysis.
Understanding of DOE, 6-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing desired.
Intermediate level of computer skill in email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and MRP/ERP.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with customers and project company image to attract business.
EXPERIENCE
4 years’ experience as a Quality Engineer
5+ years’ experience in Aerospace Inspection and/or Quality Administration functions preferred.
Prior experience with ISO and AS environments.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance-related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.

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