Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008
Principle Quality Assurnce Engineer

OVERVIEW

My client is a Fortune 500 company that is dedicated to engineering, designing and manufacturing precision bearings for leading aerospace companies in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Access to advanced materials, performance testing, product development and manufacturing technologies has led to superior solutions in the development and manufacture of ball and roller bearings for the latest engines and airframes.

Employing 600 people at its non-union plant in Central NH, the company is generating revenues of approximately $100 million per annum and the parent employs 26,000 people worldwide with $4.5 billion in revenues. The company is envisioning significant growth within the global aerospace market over the next decade. This position plays a key role to chartering that path of success with the goal of identifying and resolving quality issues and the implementation of continuous improvement objectives.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Principal Quality Assurance Engineer is a hands-on, shop floor, continuous improvement position. Business is so up, this plant is overbooked and they need to get better at what they do. Success in this role will lead to unlimited career advancement.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Participating in a cross functional area teams (Star Team) in the resolution of quality issues in support of team objectives including (but not limited to) on time delivery goals, past-due reduction goals, scrap reduction goals, etc.
2. Supporting Continuous Improvement activities utilizing Process Capability studies, Machine Capability studies, Gage R & R studies and other statistical problem solving tools by gathering and interpreting data.
3. Implementing Operator Certification programs within assigned areas, including assessing, training, and mentoring the operators.
4. Supervising Inspection personnel within assigned departments.
5. Utilizing 8D techniques to investigate root cause analysis and perform effective positive corrective action.
6. Leading Lean Six Sigma teams, Kaizen events, and other progressive efforts.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Education/Certification
BSME or some other suitable technical discipline is required.
American Society of Quality – Certified Quality Engineer designation preferred.

Experience

1. 5+ years of experience within a Quality discipline is required, preferably within precision metal fabrication.
2. Possessive of comprehensive working knowledge of an ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management System, AS 9100 requirements, SPC systems, metrology, and failure root cause analysis/corrective action.
3. Possessive of strong experience with the practical applications of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies (i.e., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Set-up reduction, waste reduction, etc.) and techniques ( i.e., Poke Yoke, Demand Flow, Pull systems, 5s)
4. Having a working knowledge of product inspection methods and techniques including hand-held gauging and other special gauging measurement techniques
5. Prior experience in bearings manufacturing, the design of tooling or gauging, and with hands-on inspection are all preferred, although not required

Personal Characteristics and Traits

1. An effective communicator, both externally with clients/suppliers and internally with peers and supervisors; able to communicate on a technical level with shop floor and production personnel as well as others within the organization.
2. Someone who is passionate about quality, able to strongly defend his/her position yet open to other viewpoints
3. Possessive of a strong professional demeanor, founded upon integrity and honesty
   
4. Having a high energy level with a strong work ethic.

Compensation

Base salary dependent upon experience; additional compensation includes incentive bonus (potential up to 10% of base salary). Very strong benefit package. Full relocation assistance provided.

Interested Candidates Please Email your resume in a word document.

Kate Brandt - Executive Recruiter
Management Search, Inc.
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