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Lean/product/process improvement, root cause analysis
Test equipment and measurement instrument evaluation
Top 3 responsibilities
Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning activities (PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA); develop inspection plans and required instrumentation
Develop process capability metrics, apply statistics to drive capability improvements, determine sampling for inspected parts
Investigate escapes, determine root cause, implement corrective actions; review documents for quality controls; lead nonconformance processing
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or technical field
Manufacturing quality assurance experience; familiarity with QMS standards (AS9100/ISO 9001/NQA-1)
Fundamentals of GD&T, statistics, SPC; Lean Six Sigma experience; root cause analysis training
Experience with quality planning, FAI, and supplier QA activities
Nice-to-haves
APQP program exposure (AS9145 or IATF 16949)
AS9102 FAI experience; CQE/Six Sigma/Lead Auditor certifications; Green Belt/Black Belt
Leadership on Kaizen/improvement projects; experience in high-precision metal forming, machining, finishing, or compo
Full Description
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer supports the manufacturing floor with quality issues, drives proactive quality planning, and monitors process capability and control.
What You Will Be Doing
Lead the development of Advanced Product Quality Planning activities including PFMEA's, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis
Develop inspection plans. Identify required instrumentation and gaging.
Develop process capability metrics for products and utilize statistical methods to develop and implement capability improvements
Determine sampling frequencies and quantities for inspection plans for manufactured and procured parts
Review First Article Inspection packages
Review procurement specifications, design specifications, fabrication procedures, maintenance work packages, and other documents for incorporation of appropriate quality controls
Review inspections for completeness and accuracy
Assist in implementation of nonconformance processing
Lead the investigation of escapes to determine root cause and corrective action
Utilize product and process knowledge to develop and implement process and management system improvement opportunities
Lead evaluation of test equipment and precision measuring instruments
Apply Lean principles to develop product, process, and manufacturing improvements
We'd Love to Hear from Candidates with
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a technical field
Quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with NQA-1, AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
Stronger Candidates will Have
Prior quality assurance engineering experience
AS9145 or IATF 16949 Advanced Product Quality Planning program exposure
AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) experience
Proficient in the fundamentals of GD&T
An understanding of statistics and practical application to the manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of SPC and the deployment of quality tools and techniques
Demonstrated experience using Lean Six Sigma tools
Training and experience in root cause analysis
Experience in high-precision metal forming, machining, or finishing processes
Experience in composite manufacturing
ASQ CQE, Six Sigma, and/or Lead Auditor certification
Previous leadership experience on Kaizen or Improvement projects
Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Advanced Product Quality PlanningPFMEAControl PlansMeasurement System AnalysisInspection PlansProcess Capability MetricsStatistical MethodsFirst Article InspectionRoot Cause AnalysisLean PrinciplesSPCGD&TAS9100ISO9001AS9145IATF 16949multi-location
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employe, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.
Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
