Operations Quality Engineer

Description

• Develop incoming quality contracts, audits for adherence to the contracts and issues corrective action requests to resolve violations to the contract.
• Support the team in safely producing the highest quality product in accordance with plant quality standards.
• Attend team meeting to coach and support the team in quality aspects.
• Represent the assigned area at the daily “Rock” quality meeting.
• Active presence on the floor to coach and support team members and Operations Shift Coordinators in quality systems and requirements.
• Take action to contain questionable product, communicate to affected resources, and develop corrective & preventive actions through effective problem solving.
• Drive the use of Human Performance tools for quality improvements.
• Monitor, track and report key Quality metrics to ensure compliance with quality system requirements.
• Provide quality training to Team members, Star Points, and assigned area personnel.
• Lead the development and application of Visual Process Management.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate content of quality related SOP’s for the area.
• Develop inspection practices and criteria to provide assurance of acceptable outgoing product quality.
• Participate in area quality system audits.
• Accountable for area process changes to ensure product quality is maintained, managing and controlling risks to safety and process integrity. Communicates process changes to affected personnel outside of the production area.
• Analyze quality data for trends and opportunities for problem-solving and waste elimination.
• Monitor all quality improvement activities and takes action to capture savings in the DI system.
• Promote and practice Arconic Business System concepts and philosophies
• Utilize the MSO process and EHS requirements when shipping out materials.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and EHS requirements.
• Lead the development of the corrective action and the response to internal and external customers for their area.
• Responsible for deploying Process Management to the Arconic 80.15.1 Standard on all Area critical processes. This includes the tracking and /or auditing of critical process variables to ensure consistent quality characteristics.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Casting, Rolling, and Finishing Technology (as appropriate by area)
• Strong mechanical and process aptitude preferred
• Knowledge of aluminum product applications
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other technical field from an accredited institution (at time of employment).
• Operational knowledge regarding process, equipment capability, practices, systems.
• Demonstrates strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in product and process failure analysis.
• Able to work flexible hours as required.
• Demonstrates good computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
• Work safely, practicing and promoting safety consciousness through Human Performance principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems & IATF standards
• Minimum of 1 year experience with manufacturing processes and principles.
• Knowledge of aluminum alloys and properties
• Ability to translate corporate and plant quality objectives into meaningful and achievable goals for the department.
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and complete tasks on-time.
• Coach in a team environment utilizing Arconic Supervisory Excellence (ASE) principles and Human and Organizational Performance principles (HP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently and be results oriented.
• Experience with AS400, AARTs and Minitab preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance