Quality Engineer Co-Op

What You'll Do 

Record and track customer complaints and returns

Maintain the company non-conformance databases.

Participate in problem solving activities utilizing industry standard methodologies

(8D’s, 5 why’s, 3x5, Ishikawa fish bone diagrams).

Work with Sales and Supply chain staff on customer returns and vendor issues

Perform initial analysis and testing on customer returns/suspect parts and disposition accordingly. Work with Production, Manufacturing and Engineering personnel on RCCA

Complete FAI reports per AS9102 for submittal to customer

Conduct Process audits and participate in the Layered Process Audit program. Plan and conduct AS9100 Internal Audits as part of audit team.

Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures. Experience with APQP and PPAP process (Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plan)

With input from Engineering, plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to ensure the quality of assigned product or component. Develop Incoming Inspection requirements

Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, assist with maintaining Customer specific requirements, Supplier quality manuals and company quality records.

Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and other Quality tools for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.

Participate in Production and Vendor MRB activities

Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities. Develop procedures and work instructions as needed

Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management.

Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities and present technical and program information to team members and management.

Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards. 

Manage multiple demands (Internal and External) while demonstrating good attention to detail, schedules and deliverables

What You'll Bring 

Enrolled and working towards a degree in Engineering or a related technical field of study.   

Knowledge of AS9100 or IATF16949

General interest in fast-paced manufacturing environment, process improvement, and Lean Manufacturing   

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, visual) and ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization.   

Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and ability to read/understand drawings and technical bulletins.   

Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel   

Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex problems and situations   

Ability to learn and use ERP (Oracle) manufacturing software   

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance   

Must be available to work 40 hours/week, on-site and in person.    

What We Value 

Demonstrated proficiency in electronic engineering principles is a plus

Proficient with MS Office programs- Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio