Acara Solutions is looking for a Quality Engineer for one of our global clients in the metal fabrication industry in Lexington, NC
- Direct Placement
- $75k annually
- Monday-Friday standard business hours
- Comprehensive benefits package
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in maintaining all necessary documentation for ISO and QA certifications.
- Primary contact on all Customer quality concerns; ensuring all quality concerns are communicated accordingly.
- Prepare all necessary documentation to perform testing for PPAP requirements.
- Analyzes various reports, specifications and prints to identify existing and potential quality problems.
- Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plan and inspection documents.
- Interpret Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
- Faro Arm Programming & Measuring.
- Inspection of in process and finished weld assemblies.
- Troubleshoots and participates in solving quality-related production problems.
- Track and troubleshoot internal and external no-conformances.
- Perform root cause analysis.
- Develop and assist with implementation of inspection methods and procedures for use by inspectors during production.
- Develop corrective actions.
- Determine key characteristics and analyze SPC data for product and process improvements.
- Prepare prototype sample submission packages.
- Review customer specifications and interpret and guide relevant team members.
- Gauge/fixture calibrations.
- Keep track of the control charts being plotted on a regular basis without any failure.
- Quality cost updates with administration.
- Perform internal audits.
- Contact / visit customer plants.
- Comply with health and safety rules of the company.
- Maintain high level of housekeeping.
- Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering required or 5+ years relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree
- Detailed working knowledge of ISO9001 - 2015.
- Knowledge of welding inspection, identification of defects, and non-destructive/destructive testing.
- A thorough knowledge of the product development and steel fabrication processes.
- Extensive knowledge in the principles and practice of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and small progressive manufacturing disciplines.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents (Blueprints, specifications, etc.).
- Excellent planner and implementer with the ability to make things happen.
- Ability to promote a culture of innovation and keep employees positively motivated.
- Excellent command of the English language, verbal and written,
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
