Quality Assurance Engineer I

Overview This position exists to support the Quality Assurance department in developing inspection parameters, test methods, techniques, and procedures to assure compliance to customer requirements. The Quality Engineer approves machine, process, and supplier qualifications, reviews change orders, audits process, facilitates customer/third-party audits, and responds to discrepant material and corrective action requests. This position may be involved in other projects as needed by the Quality Assurance Manager. This is an exempt position with a yearly salary range of $60,000 to $72,000 - depending upon experience. Operating as an independent division of the Bloomfield, CT-based Kaman Corporation, Bal Seal Engineering is a Kaman company. This structure allows us to remain agile and entrepreneurial as we leverage our parent companys scale, resources, and complementary capabilities. Were proud to be part of Kaman, a company with a past so similar to our own, and a commitment to positively shaping the future. Internal candidates must currently be in good standing with Bal Seal Engineering in order to be considered. For information regarding benefit offerings, please visit our site here: https://kaman.com/contact/careers/employee-benefits/ Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, establishes metrics, and executes the quality assurance systems Communicates with all departments regarding quality system issues Manages customer projects and concerns Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems to control the quality assurance processes (MRB, CAPA, RMA, Change Control etc.) Reviews, interprets and communicates product requirements and change requests Participate in the internal audit program and corrective action process Perform capability studies Analyze and report trend data to evaluate processes Conduct contract review and coordinate supplier quality activity Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Bachelors or higher in Engineering Experience: No previous experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced computer skills (i.e. creating forms, data manipulation, basic programming) Advanced software knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. email, calendar, creating tables, graphs, performing advanced calculations, using plug-ins, redlining documents) Experience with statistical software (Minitab, QI Macros) Ability to review and approve process documentation Ability to learn and navigate and participate in the development of custom/specialized software Ability to understand and communicate requirements from design control documents (drawings, routers, technical specifications) Ability to use root cause analysis tools Understanding statistical process control (SPC) Experience with mechanical test equipment (e.g. Chatillon force tester, United tensile tester, surface profilometer) (desired) Advanced ability to problem solve Understanding of statistical methods (AQL, mean, variation, control charts, histograms) Advanced technical writing skills Strong communication skills Understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements (desired) CAD proficiency (desired) SS Yellowbelt (desired)