Sr. Quality Engineer

Overview

Year after year, Kaman delivers technical breakthroughs and innovative solutions that ensure our customers can meet their critical challenges. Others may approach challenges in a similar manner, but our people set us apart from other companies. Technology may advance and industry mayshift, but Kaman will always be a place where individuals can come to work and truly make a difference and be recognized for their efforts.

The Quality Engineer uses statistical tool (such as SPC) and data analysis techniques, combined with routine auditing of key process parameters, to evaluate and improve upon process capability.  He/She/They will help minimize variation and waste.  The Quality Engineer develops improvements in inspection efficiencies through the use of statistical tools, sampling methodology, and advanced gaging.  He/She/They will be responsible for update work instructions, standard measurement tools, and other formal documentation and provide training as necessary.   

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advance SPC implementation at point of use. Develop procedures/methods to analyze data, evaluating machine/process capability and identify opportunities.
• Work pro-actively to prevent non-conformances and reduce product variation through standard measurement plans, implementation of advanced gaging and sampling methodology. Evaluate effectiveness via statistical analysis.
• Identify and pursue new gaging and inspection strategies, improving inspection efficiency and throughput.
• Work with OPT to implement strategic in-process inspection operations to satisfy customer quality requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations on any internal or external non-conformances. This may include 8D, 5 Why, DOE, or other similar methodologies to find the true root cause of problem. 
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers, Team Leaders, and Value Stream Managers to implement effective corrective actions addressing process deficiencies.
• Troubleshoot advanced gaging issues including CMM machines/programs.
• Use experience related to machining processes (multi-axis machines, grinders, CNC type of lathes and milling machines, and bagging equipment) combined with quality & B\P requirements to make recommendations to improve processes.
• Draft and update ISO procedures as needed.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor. 
• Makes continuous improvement recommendations.
• Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment. Work and communicate effectively between various departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training/learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Engineering or Quality.

Experience: 

• 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing/Quality function. 

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