Springfield, Massachusetts Providence, Rhode Island Hartford, Connecticut

Job Title  Principal Quality Assurance Engineer
Job Number  PLF-2063
Job Location  New Hampshire
Job Description  

Specific responsibilities include:  



 

1.- Participating in a cross functional area teams (Star Team) in the resolution of quality issues in support of team objectives including (but not limited to) on time delivery goals, past-due reduction goals, scrap reduction goals, etc.



 

2.- Supporting Continuous Improvement activities utilizing  Process Capability studies, Machine Capability studies, Gage R & R studies and other statistical problem solving tools by gathering and interpreting data.



 

3. Implementing Operator Certification programs within assigned areas, including assessing, training, and mentoring the operators.



 

4.- Supervising Inspection personnel within assigned departments.



 

5.- Utilizing 8D techniques to investigate root cause analysis and perform effective positive corrective action.



 

6.- Leading Lean Six Sigma teams, Kaizen events, and other progressive efforts.



 

Requirements Qualifications  

Education/Certification:

 



 

Having obtained a baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering or some other suitable technical discipline is required. American Society of Quality - Certified Quality Engineer designation preferred.



 

Experience:

 



 

7.- Possessive of no less than five years of experience within a Quality discipline is required; it is preferred that such experience be within precision metal fabrication.



 

8.- Having a comprehensive working knowledge of an  ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management System, AS 9100 requirements, SPC systems,  metrology, and failure root cause analysis/corrective action is required.



 

9.-  Possessive of strong experience with the practical applications of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies (i.e., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Set-up reduction, waste reduction, , etc.) and techniques ( i.e., Poke Yoke, Demand Flow, Pull systems, 5s) is required.



 

10.- Having a working knowledge of product inspection methods and techniques including hand-held gauging and other special gauging measurement techniques is required.



 

11.- Prior experience in bearings manufacturing, the design of tooling or gauging, and with hands-on inspection are all preferred, although not required

 



 



 



 

Personal Characteristics and Traits:

 



 

12.-  An effective communicator, both externally with clients/suppliers and internally with peers and supervisors; able to communicate on a technical level with shop floor and production personnel as well as others within the organization.



 

13.-  Someone who is passionate about quality, able to strongly defend his/her position yet open to other viewpoints



 

14.- Possessive of a strong  professional demeanor, founded upon integrity and honesty



 

15.-   Having a high energy level with a strong work ethic

Company
Type
Aerospace
Salary  TBD
MSI Office  Hartford, Connecticut
Contact  Peter Fritsch, CPC
Apply To apply for this position online click here