Quality Engineer III

Quality Engineer III

Ensure company compliance with customer andinternal quality requirements in a high reliability manufacturing environment. Drive supplier related quality initiativesand lead supplier development efforts. Track and assess quality performancemetrics and facilitate root cause analysis investigations. Facilitate process improvements utilizingLean/Six Sigma techniques. Instill aquality culture throughout the operational processes.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company inCalifornia. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rushand eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in SouthernCalifornia by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers likeLindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovativemanufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrialmarkets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complexproducts and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-criticalmilitary and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Carson, CA is our Engineered Products Grouplocation, which houses our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device,Radiofrequency Departments.

Job Summary

• Plan and direct development, application and maintenance of quality systems and procedures
  
• Perform trend/performance analyses and initiates root cause investigations
  
• Ensure compliance with program/project quality requirements
  
• Develop and implement inspection and test methods, techniques, equipment and facilities
  
• Drive supplier related quality initiatives and lead supplier development efforts
  
• Act as primary company interface with both suppliers and customers for quality related issues

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working in a high reliability / aerospace products environment
• Knowledge of electromechanical products
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a timely and efficient manner
• Excellent communications skills with all levels of employees and management
• Be able to write and review FAI reports in accordance with AS9102
• Demonstrated knowledge and analytical skills for most types of inspection tools
• Able to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and mechanical drawings including knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to develop quality standards, procedures and train personnel in their use
• Familiarity with industry quality management standards such as AS9100/ISO 9001 and technical standards such as J-STD-001/IPC-610
• Advanced computer skills required
• Knowledge of statistical methods and their application
• Trained in Lean/ and Six Sigma tools and processes

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Quality engineering experience
• 10-15 years professional experience in a manufacturing environment

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
  
• Six Sigma/Lean Green Belt certification

Depending on the candidate's skills, qualifications and experience, they will be hired into an entry (I) level, intermediate (II) level or expert (III) level job and pay scale.

Base Compensation: USD 91,000.00 - 125,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States

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