Specialist, Quality Engineering

• Is responsible for the identification and documentation of quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems.
• facilitates the implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of company products.
• leads the preparation and execution of internal audits within established manufacturing and production controls to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications and standards.
• liaises with auditing groups and inspectors to develop formal written reports and recommends corrective actions.
• identifies trends in discrepancies and collaborates with process owners on the refinement and optimization of business processes.
• oversees testing department activities and work of inspectors.
• reviews, approves, and controls work order flow tags.
• develops inspection techniques, tools, and supplemental inspection instructions in support of standards, methods and procedures.
• participates in supplier corrective and preventative actions, which includes customer escapes, process nonconformities, supplier corrective actions, customer and change control, and material review board meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Material Specification knowledge and process familiarity with welding, plumbing, electrical, large-scale dimensional inspection, non-destructive test techniques, mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to interpret industry quality standards and workmanship specifications as they pertain to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) High Speed Naval Craft Rules.
• Strong skills in identification of non-conformances and problem resolution
• Use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Prior experience in shipbuilding / naval architecture / marine engineering
• Must understand mechanical measuring equipment and the ability to develop inspection plans and first article inspections.
• Must be familiar with AS9100/ISO 9001 Standard and Quality Management System Requirements.
• The ability to communicate effectively and technically with all levels of the organization. The ability to develop and maintain customer confidence and acceptance.
• Familiarity with inspection of mechanical and electromechanical products.
• The ability to communicate effectively and technically with all levels of the organization. The ability to develop and maintain customer confidence and acceptance.
• Experience dealing with Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SupShip), American Bureau of Shipping, DoD / Navy or related customer experience highly desired.
• Experience managing production programs involving the build, integration and test of electronic and/or electromechanical systems.
• Shipyard construction experience highly desired.
• Non-Destructive Testing Level II VT knowledge/certification.
• Ability to adapt processes and procedures to align with site scope.
• Experience with source inspection and surveillance activities at suppliers/subcontractors.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean and/or Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) for the purpose of reducing waste and variation.
• Understanding of productions processes such as soldering, mechanical assembly, welding, painting, integration and test, etc.

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