Quality Engineer I in Anniston

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Job Title: Quality Engineer I

Location: Anniston, AL - ONSITE

Pay: $30-$34.47

4-day, 10-hour work schedule

Responsibilities:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality evaluation and control systems within a low-rate, automotive-style manufacturing environment.

• The QE ensures that all requirements are met across multiple assembly stages, including Engine Testing, Sub-assemblies, Main Line, Garage, Testing, and Paint & Processing.
• The successful candidate will act as a critical link between production and quality, collaborating with cross-functional support organizations to investigate, document, and resolve complex issues inherent in military vehicle build processes.
• This role requires a proactive approach to continuous improvement, utilizing quality tools and data analytics to drive corrective actions and ensure total conformance to technical specifications and customer requirements.
• System Ownership: Develop and modify quality control protocols for in-process, partially finished, and finished tracked vehicle products. o Process Validation: Validate processes, procedures, parts, and final vehicles to ensure 100% conformance to engineering specs and customer requirements.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Monitor input and Pareto quality data to identify defect trends and nonconformities; present findings to leadership to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate and lead project efforts with cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve production bottlenecks and quality escapes. o
• Compliance: Ensure all manufacturing activities align with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality governance.

Requirements:

• Experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and 8D methodology. o Risk Management: Proficiency in developing and maintaining PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and PQCT (Process Quality Control Tables). o Metrology & Inspection: Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and the development of inspection programs using portable metrology technology (e.g., Faro arms, laser trackers)
• Bachelor’s Degree: 2+ years of relevant quality engineering experience. OR Associate’s Degree: 4+ years of relevant quality engineering experience. OR High School Diploma: 8+ years of relevant experience, including a proven track record in a leadership or supervisory role.

\nCompany Description

A global defense and aerospace leader delivering advanced technologies that support security, strengthen critical infrastructure, and protect those who serve.

Company DescriptionA global defense and aerospace leader delivering advanced technologies that support security, strengthen critical infrastructure, and protect those who serve.