Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, assures that planning and executing cost-effective quality programs that will help ensure contractual compliance to quality requirements and the integrity of delivered product.

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 Tulsa, Oklahoma manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• Support quality for current and future manufacturing requirements and determine the most effective methods to improve productivity through the management of people and technology.
• Ensure that all contractual and regulatory quality requirements are defined and communicated on assigned customers and programs.
• Support all departments to ensure control of receiving, in-process and final quality of product.
• Recommend more efficient and quality-oriented processes.
• Provide customer interface on quality issues and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, production, quoting and contract management to establish quality procedures for meeting customer requirements.
• Interface with suppliers to correct problems dealing with purchased materials.
• Provide support to manufacturing including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions to resolve problems in product manufactured.
• Assist in defining and monitoring the quality management system and in developing an organizational culture that stresses quality processes.
• Assist in monitoring personnel and processes to ensure compliance with company guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Update area supervision regarding concerns.
• Participates in root cause and corrective action investigation efforts, resulting from MRB activity.
• Assist plant personnel in maintaining the Quality Systems Registration, and highlighting areas for continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal audit programs.
• Inspects product when/if there is a need and requested by Quality Manager.
• Analyze, review and prepare necessary reports/data summaries, as required.
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members.
• Responsible for complying with quality system (ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap) and Aerospace OEM system requirements.
• Provide support in order to submit tags to customers; closes out rejection reports.
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
• Under direct supervision, incumbents will be assigned to established programs or new programs with limited technical complexity.
• Other duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Skills & Qualifications Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Five S, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC and ISO 9001 / AS 9100 and Aerospace OEM Specifications and Drawings.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for internal/external customers and suppliers.
• A good memory for detail.
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained.
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science or four-year technical degree required.
• Up to three (3) years technical experience is required, preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to utilize measuring equipment, and hands-on capabilities to work on multiple projects at the same time without supervision.
• Good math skills, familiarity with personal computer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Internet, and Performance (MRP system) preferred.