- Coordinate, organize, and otherwise control the quality assurance activities within the department, including the Nonconforming Material Report and Corrective Action systems.
- Must be able to identify root causes of specific welding and or fabrication problems and to initiate corrective actions.
- Proactively identifies risk mitigation opportunities and process involvements.
- Evaluate and record results of welder qualification tests.
- Qualify welding procedures and maintain internal welding specification.
- Key person for internal and external audits.
- Work in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager to produce and maintain an Approved Suppliers List for products and services.
- Document and report outsource receiving inspection issues to the Outsourcing department.
- Review and approve outsource supplier inspection reports.
- Implement immediate corrective action when reviews or studies reveal that operational or test practices deviate from agreed procedures.
- Investigate and resolve internal manufacturing quality issues.
- Manage Quality Control and Inspection personnel and their activities.
- Monthly reporting of internal and outsource product inspection results and internal quality ratings.
- Conduct and Supervise inspections and testing of welded sub-assemblies and structures to ensure conformance to welding specification and guarantee the highest quality of our products.
Requirements
- BS in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Engineering technology discipline or equivalent
- Preferred to be a Certified Welding Inspector CWI or equivalent certification may apply.
- 5+ years of experience in welding engineering
- Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to break down ambiguous issues into clearly defined problems/goals and an actionable plan.
- Experience designing fixtures, and or tools needed in developing manufacturing processes.
- Experience applying statistical methods to experimentation.
- Experience with Six Sigma or any other statistical analysis techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teams located worldwide.
- Familiarity with industry safety standards and regulations.
- Experience carrying a product from a concept all the way through development and into production.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA).
- Experience in CAD / AutoCAD software and other engineering design tools.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401k Retirement
- Sick and Vacation pay
BS in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Engineering technology discipline or equivalent Preferred to be a Certified Welding Inspector CWI or equivalent certification may apply. 5+ years of experience in welding engineering Strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to break down ambiguous issues into clearly defined problems/goals and an actionable plan. Experience designing fixtures, and or tools needed in developing manufacturing processes. Experience applying statistical methods to experimentation. Experience with Six Sigma or any other statistical analysis techniques. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teams located worldwide. Familiarity with industry safety standards and regulations. Experience carrying a product from a concept all the way through development and into production. Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA). Experience in CAD / AutoCAD software and other engineering design tools.