Advanced Quality Engineer

Overview

Lead quality engineering for new product introduction and process capability in steel fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• scrap reduction
• process capability
• control plans
• apqp
• spc
• fai/ppap

Tasks

-Lead continuous improvement projects targeting scrap reduction, rework elimination, and first-pass yield improvements. -Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain during the design and prototype phases to identify potential quality risks and implement preventative measures. -Establish and validate process capability (Cp, Cpk) for key manufacturing operations, including steel fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly. -Support supplier qualification and evaluation, ensuring critical materials and outsourced processes meet GTI’s specifications and standards. -Develop and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, and Inspection Standards for new and existing products. -Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introduction and engineering changes, ensuring manufacturability and quality readiness. -Identify critical dimensions and features with customer input, define input variables to control, develop tooling and methodologies to measure features, build systems to record and track measurements, ensure capability to implement SPC in processes. -Partner with Operations to ensure quality standards are built into manufacturing processes — “ quality at the source.” -Support internal, customer, and third-party audits; ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards. -Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) to address quality issues and implement effective corrective actions. -Occasional travel to other GTI facilities, suppliers, or customer sites may be required. -Develop inspection and test methods, work instructions, and quality documentation to support standardization across production. -Provide technical training and guidance to technicians and operators on quality methods and measurement techniques. -Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for new or modified parts and assemblies.

Requirements

• six sigma
• cqe
• minitab
• power bi
• fmea
• iso 9001

What You Bring

-Certification in CQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or related continuous improvement disciplines. -Work performed in both office and manufacturing floor environments. -Demonstrated success leading NPI and APQP processes. -5–10 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment — preferably custom steel, structural fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing. -Strong understanding of fabrication processes, GD&T, welding, machining, and assembly. -Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP documentation. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. -Experience implementing digital inspection or measurement systems. -Familiarity with weld inspection standards (AWS D1.1) and NDT principles. -Proficiency in MS Office, Minitab, Power BI, or other quality analytics tools. -Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. -Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC). -Exposure to electromechanical systems or integrated modular assemblies. -Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management systems.

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About Gti Fabrication

-Born in Buffalo, NY, began by crafting disaster relief gear for the Defense Department, laying the groundwork for modular innovation. -Rapidly scaled by expanding into Phoenix and Monterrey to meet booming demand in energy storage and industrial fabrication. -Specialist in Defense, Energy, Industrial, Off-Shore, Oil & Gas, Construction, Renewable Energy, Disaster Relief, Modular Buildings, OEM Manufacturing. -Goodyear, AZ facility features AI-driven battery loading and full U.S. manufacturing compliance.

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