Quality Control Engineer

Primary Function

Establish and maintain ISO quality procedures and processes in our composite materials manufacturing plant.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Manager / Quality Engineer with composites experience to join our growing team. 

This candidate will collaborate with production, engineering, and management to address quality issues, obtain ISO 9001-2015 registration and drive continuous improvement. They will contribute to supplying products that exceed customer expectations. Additionally, they will be responsible for implementing the ISO 9001-2015 procedures, conducting inspections, supervisor quality technicians and/or inspectors, and identifying areas for improvement.

Our small business thrives on the motivation and self-starting spirit of our employees. They take personal accountability, pay close attention to detail and adopt a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate should have experience in ISO 9001-2015 and a background demonstrating hands-on manufacturing. Experience in engineering and composite manufacturing is also highly valued. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the plant's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
• Manage and mentor the quality control and quality assurance teams
• Oversee all quality-related activities within the manufacturing environment. Including, but not limited to: final product verification, non-conformance management, and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions and quality records
• Lead internal and external audits - customer audits, ISO 9001 audits, and supplier quality assessments
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics
• Drive root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work in partnership with engineering, production and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and support new production introduction processes
• Ensure compliance with material specifications, drawing requirements and process control parameters specific to composite materials and radar-dome products
• Lead Material Review Board processes and oversee disposition of non-conforming materials and/or products
• Support regulation, safety, and environmental compliance efforts
• Foster a proactive, self-directed quality culture throughout the facility

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, material's science, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline
• 5-7 years of experience in quality management in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience leading quality teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001-2015:  implementing, conducting, auditing and managing
• Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 5-WHy, Pareto ANalysis, Control Plans and Statistical Process Control
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a composite manufacturing environment (e.g., fiberglass, carbon fiber, prepreg layup, resin infusion, curing processes)
• Direct experience managing quality requirements for radar dome products or similar aerospace/defense components.
• Certified ISO 9001 lead auditor and/or internal auditor
• Familiarity with NADCAP, AS9100, or defense/aerospace quality systems
• Working knowledge of non-destructive testing methods relevant to composite materials
• Experience with implementation of lean manufacturing and/or six sigma methodologies
• Proficient in using quality management software 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• English and Spanish language skills