Quality Engineer

PurposeThe Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality control systems and protocols for the organization. Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure world-class quality standards are developed, maintained, and adhered to.Essential Job FunctionsManage and coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including:Act as a primary liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to collect, verify, and assemble required technical and inspection data for:Review customer purchase orders, drawings, specifications, and flow-down requirements to identify applicable quality and inspection requirements.Support the development, update, and maintenance of inspection control plans, using:Ensure special quality requirements are properly reflected in:Coordinate inspection and testing requirements with:Support engineering change management, ensuring revisions are reviewed, documented, and implemented to maintain conformance to customer and regulatory requirements.Participate in internal audits, job audits, and investigation of quality issues; track and support corrective action implementation.Assist in identifying and monitoring high-risk process areas, using data from MRBs, FAIs, and shop-floor feedback.Support customer interactions related to quality issues, including technical data review and response preparation, as required.Perform other quality-related duties as assigned by management.Special Skills And Physical RequirementsAnalytical skills, critical thinking, and communication skills are critical to this position.Thorough understanding of GD&T principles.Lifting of heavy castings up to 33 lbs. and working in a heavy manufacturing environment.Reporting RelationshipsReports directly to the Product Quality ManagerEducation And ExperiencePreferred a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing Technology discipline; consider education and experience. 6 years of quality engineering related experience.Knowledge of investment casting technology, processes and manufacturing methods are preferable.