Quality Engineer

Company Description

Chromalloy has expanded from a gas turbine parts repair business into an OEM supplier of production parts and advance repair and services for gas turbines used in aviation and power applications.  Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and energy segments with a broad range of services at locations around the globe. 

Incumbents are required to be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident per FAA requirements.

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.

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 offers challenging assignments, great teams, development and training, and exciting opportunities to enhance your skills, abilities and knowledge.

Chromalloy maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. Please note that depending on the specific position, you may be required to pass additional medical tests, background checks, and/or other requirements.

Chromalloy is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Sexual harassment, or any other kind of harassment, will not be tolerated. The foundation of these policies is our commitment to