Senior Quality Engineer

Sr Quality Engineer

CIRCOR International

Business: Aerospace & Defense

Location: Hauppauge, NY

Direct Reporting: Quality Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. The role shall lead process capability improvement, working closely with Manufacturing, Materials, and Engineering teams to ensure internal processes are capable of providing products to satisfy customer requirements. The role will also provide focused support for daily production activities and provide guidance for technical data interpretation/analysis of engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, etc. as well as be responsible for assignment of component quality requirements by assessing gauging techniques and competency, writing quality plans, and coordinating technical requirements with appropriate groups. They will ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are implemented and quality data is trended and reported on a routine basis.

You Will:

• Drive manufacturing process capability improvements through variation reduction, error-proofing, and implementation of statistical process control
• Collect and analyze data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement of product and process quality
• Provide leadership on problem solving teams to drive root cause analyses and corrective/preventive action plans
• Key quality representative on new product introduction teams responsible for contract review and driving design-for-quality on new product introduction teams
• Manage major program manufacturing process qualification
• Manage supplier quality and provide support for supplier quality development
• Perform product reliability studies
• Validate and respond to corrective and preventive action requests (from both internal and external customers)
• Provide quality witness on tear down of customer returned material
• Participate on Material Review Board and Configuration Control Board
• Develop process flow charts/diagrams and process failure mode effects analyses reports
• Create statistically valid control plans for manufacturing processes
• Use of lean and six sigma tools to drive variation reduction
• Conduct and participate in quality system, process, and product audits
• Provide technical leadership to inspection team members
• Support product/process certifications and approvals
• Comply with all company policies/procedures
• Comply with all military and contractual requirements
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management

You Have:

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations required.
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Strong business/technical writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills.
• Six sigma tools and methodology; green belt or black belt experience is a plus
• Lean manufacturing practices to improve product/process quality
• Excellent problem-solving skills aimed at identifying and correcting the root causes of problems
• Demonstrated working knowledge of problem-solving tools: 5-Whys, failure mode and effects analysis, 8-D, Pareto analysis, fault tree analysis, Bayesian inference and Ishikawa diagrams
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement statistically valid control plans and audit plans
• Working knowledge of inspection metrology and proper application of automated measuring equipment
• Excellent working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Ability to create and/or review failure analysis reports and perform dimensional tolerance stack up analyses
• Thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools
• Knowledge of appropriate computer based programs.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the use and application of statistical quality assurance methods.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience with PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, and problem solving techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Design, mechanical integrity, process control, project management, assembly, and machining experience preferred.

Education & Experience

• BS Engineering with 5+ years of experience in a quality related field. Masters of Science in Engineering a plus

Or

• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive quality systems and process quality experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on Supplier Quality Development. Experience with lean manufacturing in a high mix low volume environment is a plus.

Other: US Person

PAY RANGE: $90K-$125K

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Why CIRCOR:

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce that values individuality and creativity.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

About CIRCOR:

CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets differentiated technology products and sub-systems for markets including oil & gas, industrial, aerospace & defense and commercial marine. CIRCOR has a diversified flow and motion control product portfolio with recognized, market-leading brands that fulfill its customers’ mission critical needs. The Company’s strategy is to grow organically and through complementary acquisitions; simplify CIRCOR’s operations; achieve world class operational excellence; and attract and retain top talent.

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense- Hauppauge, located in Hauppauge, NY. The Hauppauge NY facility, manufactures and supplies engineered critical control components and sub-systems based on customer requirements to the aerospace and medical equipment markets. A new lean manufacturing facility, features a class 10K clean room for flight critical pressure regulators, model line cells for pneumatic weapons release systems, centrifuge production line for blood separation technologies, and an additional production area for kinetic switch components and modules.

CIRCOR is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruiting and hiring through separation.