Quality Engineer - Quality Systems

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured goods. Activities include continually assessing company processes and recommending improvements. An emphasis on “systems” involves the implementation of AS9100 and AS13100., * Work within the company policies to manage the quality assurance aspects of new product introduction.

• Provide oversight of the manufacture of products to ensure that engineering documentation is consistent with manufacturing methods employed.
• Coordinate activities associated with “first article build” of new products, ensuring that fabricated items are traceable to documented standards at the time of release of product into the production mode.
• Develop test methods/procedures to support product validation efforts.
• Maintain test equipment to traceable standards accepted in the aerospace industry.
• Perform performance validation tests to meet customer specifications.
• Generate test reports of performance validation tests.
• QE support of Prime Customers for first articles and corrective action.
• Reviewing contracts, specifications, purchase orders, and planning.
• Planning and implementing quality initiatives throughout the organization.
• Recommending, reviewing & approving changes to manufacturing plans & drawings based on customer requirements.
• Performing internal & external audits.
• Participating in RCCA investigations as required.
• Assisting with training of the RBC Divisions in regards to Customer and Quality System.

HS Diploma/GED AND 5+ years of experience in Aerospace industry (mechanical).

Or

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any other related field and minimum 3 years in Aerospace industry (mechanical).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office products
• Practical experience in precision inspection equipment and calibration
• Knowledge in aerospace materials
• Must enjoy the challenges of working in the fast pace, sometimes demanding Aerospace World
• Working knowledge of FAA/PMA
• Hands-on working knowledge of ASME Y14.5
• Dimensional Inspection and GD&T
• GAGE, R&R, SPC, PFMEA, PPAP
• Experience with AS9100 systems and AS13100.
• Experience with internal audits, customer audits, and NADCAP audits.

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.