Associate, Quality Engineer

Company Description

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company.  We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines.  We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world. 

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers.  Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Quality Engineer aims to ensure that the product or service an organization provides is fit for purpose and meets both external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations.

Hiring Range: $70,900 - $93,030

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promoting quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization
• Develop, implement, communicate, and maintain a quality plan to bring the Company’s Quality Systems and Policies into compliance with quality system requirements
• Effectively interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products
• Working with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers
• Implementation of Nadcap™ compliant systems leading to Nadcap™ accreditation
• Completing and assisting in both internal and external audits of the quality management system, processes, and meeting the criteria of external customer and regulatory requirements
• Considering the application of environmental and health and safety standards
• Defining quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff
• Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures
• Liaising with customers’ auditors and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specifications
• Establishing standards of service for customers or clients
• Preparing clear explanatory documents such as customers’ charters
• Monitoring performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports
• New Product Introduction support, including preparation as AS9102 FAIR’s

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The incumbent will work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.  He/She will be required to use personal protection equipment provided by the company and is required when working in the shop: steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 0 – 3 years manufacturing experience, aerospace experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on experience with equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
• Active knowledge of RCCA investigation, FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, and other problem solving tools
• High attention to detail required
• Capable of producing detailed and accurate data
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• FAA 14 CFR 145 experience
• Lean or 6 sigma process improvement experience preferred
• Experience with gas turbine components desired.
• Product/Dimensional Engineering experience a plus.
• Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities.
• SPC experience, statistical programs (i.e., Minitab, Microsoft Excel, etc.)
• Ability to program; create, modify and use multiple types inspection systems
• Experience with OEM quality systems (GE, Rolls Royce, P&W, Honeywell, etc.) in a Nadcap accredited facility preferred

Additional Information

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran's status, or visual, hearing, mental or physical disability. 

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.  If this position requires access to export-co