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Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for promoting the Quality Management System and ensuring compliance with internal, customer and industry requirements. The Quality Engineer will oversee the Internal Audit Program, complete validation on inspection measurement systems, and analyze the company's Quality Metrics. They will emphasize risk-based thinking and promote continual process improvement. Working closely with the Quality Technicians, they will coordinate and support product release testing, document non-conformities, and support with implementing corrective actions. The Quality Engineer is also responsible for overseeing the completion of other tasks that are also associated with a Quality Technician (Calibration, CMM programming, Testing, First Article, Dimensional Reporting, etc.) and will collaborate with the Supply Chain Management Team to monitor Supplier Quality Performance.

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Warren, RI is responsible for engineering and manufacturing some of the world’s most advanced sealing solutions.

• Responsible for a broad range of daily Quality Engineering functions to include:
  • Champion Audit Program. Coordinate internal and external audits. Develop and train new internal audit Team members, outline audit plans, report deficiencies.
  • Supports customer, regulatory, and certification body on-site audits. Interfaces with customers to develop, implement, and document corrective actions.
  • Review, revise, create, and implement Quality Management System processes and written procedures.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors data collection processes to detect trends in process control, identify root causes of process deviation, and implement corrective actions to reduce process variability while optimizing product quality. Communicate to Management the impact of process variation.
  • Performs Customer Contract Review to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and customer purchase order requirements. Reviews technical data to ensure manufacturing, and inspection processes can produce conforming product. Populates quality requirements compliance matrix and communicates applicable requirements to planning, production and inspection departments.
  • Communicates special customer requirements to purchasing and supply chain to ensure customer requirements are met by suppliers.
  • Collaborates with other functional areas to establish quality procedures for meeting customer requirements.
  • Provides customer interface on quality issues and provides technical support to promote problem resolution.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain on vendor quality issues and provides technical support to promote problem resolution.
  • Support the effective operation of automated inspection equipment through defined programming methods, software and data control, data monitoring and storage, and optimal inspection practices that aid in process control and compliance to regulatory, industry, and customer requirements.
  • Implements measurement system analyses and gauge studies to aid in statistical process control, improve product quality and conformance, and ensure inspection equipment is compliant and appropriate as required by customer, industry, and internal requirements. Analyses data to predict risk and identify opportunities for new equipment and technology.
  • Develops, documents, and provides training on inspection processes, techniques, and best practices, including those related to equipment and gauge usage, measurement verification, and quality management software.
  • Co-Sponsor Risk Management process alongside Quality Management.
  • Promote performance improvement and quality control programs throughout the organization.
  • Set quality control compliance objectives to achieve targets (Cost of Poor Quality, Scrap Rates, 1st Pass Yield).
  • Develops and participates in cross-functional team projects to promote the growth of the organization.
• Responsible for a broad range of daily Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions to include:
  • Standardize inspection sampling plans to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry practices.
  • Oversees inspection reporting, gage set-up, and roaming inspection support.
  • Integrates current customer and industry specification requirements into current QMS process.
  • Coordinate product release testing with Quality Control Technicians and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
  • Participate in the Control of Non-Conforming Material process (MRB, RMA, Containment).
  • Provides technical knowledge and support throughout the organization.
  • Oversee control of monitoring and measurement equipment recalibration system.
  • Participate in MagSeal’s Designated Quality Representative (DQR) program and release product on behalf of applicable customers per specified requirements.
• Responsible for storing and handling all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information or documentation.
• Support all visitor and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, product, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee’s work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Acts in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment.
• Background in Mechanical Engineering with Basic CAD understanding.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings (blueprints).
• Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, ERP Systems, Document Control and Inspection software other SPC databases. Able to learn additional programs as needed.
• Direct technical skills in reference to the equipment in the cell.
• Complete all work in a swift and timely fashion with high quality result.
• Demonstrates a safety first thought process.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in written form.
• Act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment.
• Make decisions while following company procedures.
• Use critical thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Attention to details, accepts responsibility and adapts to change easily.
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity and conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervisor and work and interact well with others when working in teams.
• Possesses strong self-motivation and processes work in an efficient and timely fashion.
• Local to the Rhode Island facility.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or another related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing in a regulated industry is required.
• ASQ Quality Engineer Certification preferred.
• SAE13001 DPRV Certification preferred.
• SAEAS9100 Auditor Certification preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.

• Able to stand, walk and sit frequently.
• Able to bend, squat and kneel occasionally.
• Able to reach outward frequently and reach above shoulder occasionally.
• Able to use fine manipulation occasionally.
• Finger dexterity to rotate parts as needed.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. frequently.
• Able to push/pull up to 20lbs occasionally.
• Able to push/pull and lift/carry from 21 to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Visual Acuity – Able to see close detail, distance and colors constantly.
• May come into contact with chemicals.

• Office environment, Manufacturing Shop and inspection lab environment with open floor space, can be noisy at times, and is climate controlled.
• Able to work onsite per business needs and per employee’s standard hours.
• Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment constantly.
• Annual eye exam is required.

This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.

Depending on the candidate’s skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or advanced (III) level job.

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

365 Market Street
Warren, Rhode Island, 02885
United States