Quality Engineer (Finance)

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer (QE) will team with Engineering, Procurement, and other cross-functional organizations to drive the business and its suppliers to achieve quality, cost, and delivery goals. This position will utilize standard statistical analysis and problem-solving techniques to determine product acceptance limits, establish process parameters, resolve quality problems, and update standards. The QE reports directly to the Quality Manager and has a hands-on approach to quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross functional teams that will identify and implement quality, manufacturing, and engineering solutions.
• Prepare first article inspection reports in AS9102 or other formats.
• Support and supervise customer source inspections.
• Serve as Customer-Delegated Quality Representative to release product. Note: will require completion of customer-specific training course(s)
• Perform contract review of customer purchase orders, specifications, statements of work or other documents as relates to quality requirements.
• Represent QA as part of the Integrated Product Development Team for new product development projects.
• Implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage supplier and customer escapes.
• Develop, manage, present, and distribute quality metrics such as Cost of Poor Quality or other Key Process Indicators (KPI's)
• Review/modify quality requirements for supplier purchase orders, as required.
• Manage nonconformances/ MRB/deviations.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, including MRB and drawing reviews.
• Assist in analysis and resolution of receiving and in-house quality related issues as required.
• Demonstrates a continuous effort to promote quality, to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality internal and external customer service.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or engineering technology or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 3-5 years of experience in either Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of responsible Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience in a manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Engineering theory, drawings, GD&T, and terminology.
• Quality management systems, including ISO 9001.
• Quality assurance inspection and test procedures.
• Requires highly developed communication, interpersonal skills and critical thinking and problem-solving skills; time and project management skills; detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Exposure to 5S, 6 Sigma (or other Quality related tools) and AS9102

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay.
• Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans.
• Paid Time Off per year.

Position is subject to ITAR restrictions

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Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $95,000

Salary Maximum: $115,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria