Quality Engineer - Itasca, United States - Affinity Executive Search

Description

Job description:
Quality Engineer
Itasca, IL Area
Fast-track career job opening for a customer-facing Quality Engineer with a 40+ year old complex aerospace machining business.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to directly interact with the biggest OEM customers out there; General Electric, Siemens, Rolls-Royce, Pratt/Whitney.

Role is located in Itasca, IL area.
> World leader in high precision aerospace & turbine machining (cutting edge technologies) Customer facing role that works through the entire lifecycle of development > Business has approx. 200 people across 2 sites in the Chicago area plus another automotive machining business (and other sites in the USA).
> Report to the Director of Quality (great personality), and he said the best part about this role is the wide breadth of experience you get across the business (commercial, technology, design, customer, very hands-on and you'll learn a lot)
Select Responsibilities

Pivotal role in our commitment to excellence In this role you'll be creating and refining Inspection Work Instructions, Quality Alerts, and Inspection Plans to minimize scrap, internal nonconformities, and customer complaints.

You will be tasked with submitting Concessions and Deviations for the acceptance of nonconforming products, as well as engaging in proactive communication with customers regarding inspection methods, specifications, and any necessary clarifications.

Reporting directly to the Director of Quality, you will be instrumental in executing our quality strategy to deliver exceptional results.

Provide training inspection gauges and CMM equipment usage

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Cold Starts with the development of Control Plans, Process Capability support, Inspection Plans, and statistical analysis.

Qualifications:

Select Qualifications:
Desired Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field (equivalent experience will be considered)
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality requirements, including Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP.
Customer experience a plus but not required. Must have strong communication and desire to communicate with top OEMs.

Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T symbols, and customer specifications is essential, as is experience with metrology tools and gages for inspection.

Familiarity with AS9100D/ISO 9000 Quality Management System requirements is highly desired, along with excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and implement proactive corrective actions.

Preferred qualifications include strong teamwork and collaboration skills,Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification a plus.
If you are a self-starter with a passion for quality and a drive for continuous improvement, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of excellence in aerospace and industrial manufacturing
Why is This a

Great Opportunity:

MUST HAVES:
Quality Engineering 3+ year ideally
Regulated industry; Aerospace (#1), or Automotive/Medical or something with tight constraints
Customer interactions are a big plus - not required however
Great communication and personality/drive/motivation

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