Quality Engineer Co-Op

What You'll Do 

• Record and track customer complaints and returns
• Maintain the company non-conformance databases.
• Participate in problem solving activities utilizing industry standard methodologies
• (8D’s, 5 why’s, 3x5, Ishikawa fish bone diagrams).
• Work with Sales and Supply chain staff on customer returns and vendor issues
• Perform initial analysis and testing on customer returns/suspect parts and disposition accordingly. Work with Production, Manufacturing and Engineering personnel on RCCA
• Complete FAI reports per AS9102 for submittal to customer
• Conduct Process audits and participate in the Layered Process Audit program. Plan and conduct AS9100 Internal Audits as part of audit team.
• Document data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures. Experience with APQP and PPAP process (Process Flow, PFMEA & Control Plan)
• With input from Engineering, plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to ensure the quality of assigned product or component. Develop Incoming Inspection requirements
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, assist with maintaining Customer specific requirements, Supplier quality manuals and company quality records.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and other Quality tools for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Participate in Production and Vendor MRB activities
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities. Develop procedures and work instructions as needed
• Communicate significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepare reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities and present technical and program information to team members and management.
• Maintain a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards. 
• Manage multiple demands (Internal and External) while demonstrating good attention to detail, schedules and deliverables

What You'll Bring 

• Enrolled and working towards a degree in Engineering or a related technical field of study.   

• Knowledge of AS9100 or IATF16949
• General interest in fast-paced manufacturing environment, process improvement, and Lean Manufacturing   
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, visual) and ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization.   
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and ability to read/understand drawings and technical bulletins.   
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word / Excel   
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate complex problems and situations   
• Ability to learn and use ERP (Oracle) manufacturing software   
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance   
• Must be available to work 40 hours/week, on-site and in person.    

What We Value 

• Demonstrated proficiency in electronic engineering principles is a plus

• Proficient with MS Office programs- Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visio