Quality Engineer
When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible to perform the job duties listed within including the application of engineering theory and principles to problems in manufacturing and production. The employee may study and record the time, motion, method, and speed involved in performance of production operations for such purposes as establishing standard production rates, improving efficiency, and designing effective quality assurance operating procedures. The employee may be assigned to system level processes or specific customer related assignments. The skills of the Quality Engineer must be of the highest caliber and on a level consistent with those employees doing similar work employed at similar operations. Productivity, efficiency, and minimal waste are critical elements of daily operational work for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards and associated documentation.
- Monitor and recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards, procedures, processes, or documentation to achieve optimum quality.
- Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
- Prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into computer for analysis.
- Record data applying statistical quality control procedures.
- Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- Work with customer representatives to address nonconformance/MRB activity and corrective actions.
- Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
- Confirm that all standard operating procedures are being completed. Confirm that all operations comply with all state and federal laws for safety and labor compliance.
- Perform system internal audits to assess the health of the company Quality Management System.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or related to position.
Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
Education: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent years of experience
Experience: 1 Year experience working in the Quality Department
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Physical Abilities:
- The employee must be to work physically in an office and production area. Employee may sit at a keyboard for long periods of time. In the production floor the employee might be exposed to a noisy or dusty and have materials such as metal shavings on the floor with ambient temperatures that are warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter.
Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and implementation of processes and procedures for various goods and services.
Professional and Interpersonal skills:
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Manufacturing environment may be exposed to noise levels, dust, grime and heat. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. A notice describing Federal equal employment law is available here.
Reasonable Accommodations
Verus Aerospace is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information
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ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
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I understand that in addition to this application, the employment process may, for certain positions, include any or all of the following procedures: testing – aptitude, personality and/or skill, multiple interviews, post-offer thorough background checks and drug screening test.
Immigration Compliance Plan
The Company policies include a commitment to non-discrimination based on race, national origin and immigration status. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which protects work authorized individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of citizenship status or national origin, employment decisions will not be made on the basis of a person’s national origin, race or immigration status except to the extent necessary to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
In those situations, the Company will need to obtain information necessary to comply with the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This will include collection of documentation to establish one of three categories of citizenship/ immigration status: (1) U.S. Citizenship; (2) Permanent Residency (Green Card) and (3) Asylum or Refugee Status (formally recognized or assigned such status by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
If an applicant or employee does not meet the category applicable to their anticipated work for the Company, the Company cannot hire such applicant. In order to ensure ITAR compliance, all applicants and employees of the Company will have their immigration status checked through a system called “E-Verify.” If the findings on the E-Verify search are not accurate, please contact Human Resources and obtain copies of all documents related to your work status. Employees who are not authorized to work in the United States cannot be employed at the Company.