Quality Engineer

Location: Onsite in Westminster, CO 80030

Summary: This position will utilize lean kaizen events to improve a product line or lines by training employees and using quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques. The Quality Engineer will design, or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment, analyze production and service limitations and standards, recommend the revision of specifications, and formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. Conduct training on manufacturing quality assurance, lean manufacturing and SPC concepts and tools. The Quality Engineer is the control point for the analysis, reporting and training of a product line or lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews and signs engineering change notices (ECNs) and engineering drawings.
• Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
• Tracks and ensures measuring and testing equipment used within the division is within calibration.
• Monitors and assists first article inspection (FAI) information system.
• Writes reports and standard work, performs employee training, and conducts statistical analysis.
• Ensures production tooling is inspected and conforms to specs prior to use.
• Approves work orders prior to release to ensure engineering operations are properly documented.
• Applies purchase order quality clauses to applicable products within an MRP system
• Assists corrective action board (CAB) by being a member, provides problem solving / resolution.
• Performs internal process audits to company specifications.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in the Aviation/Aerospace industry as a Quality Engineer
• Good trouble shooting skills and strong communication skills required.
• Certified blue print reader.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office® programs ®, Office, and with MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Education and/or Experience: BS Degree is preferred or equivalent experience in a related field. 3-4 years’ of experience within the quality environment. Quality Certification strongly desired. Preferred skills (not required): quality certification.