Kamatics Corporation
Quality Engineer
Kamatics Corporation, Avon, Connecticut, us, 06001
Quality Engineer
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Requisition ID
2024-8577 Category
Quality Assurance/Control Segment
Kaman Aerospace Shift
Shift 1 # of Openings
1 Posted Date
1 month ago (10/18/2024 2:16 AM)
Overview
Kamatics, a division of Kaman, is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team at our Bloomfield, CT facility. The Quality Engineer will plan, conduct and monitor a wide array of activities pertaining to our quality control systems, processes & procedures. This role will help the organization stay compliant to our quality, customer & regulatory bodies evolving needs, keeping suppliers on track as well as serving internal customers & stakeholders. You will have a hand in customer, internal and 3rd party audits and will ensure compliance with standards, recommend dynamic solutions, identify potential process issues and assist in the upkeep of quality documentation. You will be a key contributor to our corrective action processes, both tracking results and coordinating meetings. Strong written and verbal communication is a must and will help in evaluating the effectiveness of Quality programs and concerns to management. Invested in our future together.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Investigate the data collected from the process to define any weakness in the current system and develop ways to continually improve the system to minimize variation and waste. Investigate all return, scrap, and rework related issues so that root cause and solid corrective action(s) can be implemented to avoid future occurrences. Update work instructions and provide training of the operators/inspectors to ensure that process parameters are being met and that everyone in the process understands their roles and requirements. Maintain and improve processes through routine auditing and data collection. Develop systems that will help improve the current processes.
Additional responsibilities: Some additional responsibilities will include the development of new QC systems, audits and strategies and to help forecast upcoming industry trends. Knowledge of AS9102, AS9100, Prime customer QC standards (Boeing, Airbus, Collins) strongly preferred but not required. This exciting role will offer the opportunity to work with multiple part families utilized on different QC programs and will directly support aviation safety. Lead root cause investigations on any internal or external non-conformances. This may include 8D, 5 Why, DOE, or other similar methodologies to find the true root cause of problem. Be able to take charge in putting together meetings and/or workshops to determine the causes that lead to the problem/complaint and find effective measures to prevent recurrence of the issue. Assist Quality Team with Internal/External (including regulatory) audits and to perform quarterly as well as end of year audit overview of the internal audit process. Work with the Manufacturing Engineers, VSMs, and Team Leaders to develop solid corrective actions to eliminate the nonconformance identified. (Corrective actions must include some mistake proofing to prevent reoccurrence). Work pro-actively on the prevention of non-conformances and product variation by creating systems and have the ability to introduce these into the process and monitor results for effectiveness. Monitor key process parameters (such as rework and scrap) to isolate problem areas and correct the potential for escapes and waste prior to it happening. Work well in a team environment but have the ability to work independently when required. Strong communication skills using verbal, written, or electronic media. Have the ability to design and explain concepts and requirements to those with less training and background & be willing to instruct. Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures / programs and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor. Lead and coordinate MRB & MRB walk activities and communicate results to the Quality Team and associated Value Stream.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Engineering or Quality preferred. Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing/Quality function. Experience in a Job Shop environment encouraged but not mandatory.
#KAM #LI-AF1
Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
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Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.
Requisition ID
2024-8577 Category
Quality Assurance/Control Segment
Kaman Aerospace Shift
Shift 1 # of Openings
1 Posted Date
1 month ago (10/18/2024 2:16 AM)
Overview
Kamatics, a division of Kaman, is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team at our Bloomfield, CT facility. The Quality Engineer will plan, conduct and monitor a wide array of activities pertaining to our quality control systems, processes & procedures. This role will help the organization stay compliant to our quality, customer & regulatory bodies evolving needs, keeping suppliers on track as well as serving internal customers & stakeholders. You will have a hand in customer, internal and 3rd party audits and will ensure compliance with standards, recommend dynamic solutions, identify potential process issues and assist in the upkeep of quality documentation. You will be a key contributor to our corrective action processes, both tracking results and coordinating meetings. Strong written and verbal communication is a must and will help in evaluating the effectiveness of Quality programs and concerns to management. Invested in our future together.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Investigate the data collected from the process to define any weakness in the current system and develop ways to continually improve the system to minimize variation and waste. Investigate all return, scrap, and rework related issues so that root cause and solid corrective action(s) can be implemented to avoid future occurrences. Update work instructions and provide training of the operators/inspectors to ensure that process parameters are being met and that everyone in the process understands their roles and requirements. Maintain and improve processes through routine auditing and data collection. Develop systems that will help improve the current processes.
Additional responsibilities: Some additional responsibilities will include the development of new QC systems, audits and strategies and to help forecast upcoming industry trends. Knowledge of AS9102, AS9100, Prime customer QC standards (Boeing, Airbus, Collins) strongly preferred but not required. This exciting role will offer the opportunity to work with multiple part families utilized on different QC programs and will directly support aviation safety. Lead root cause investigations on any internal or external non-conformances. This may include 8D, 5 Why, DOE, or other similar methodologies to find the true root cause of problem. Be able to take charge in putting together meetings and/or workshops to determine the causes that lead to the problem/complaint and find effective measures to prevent recurrence of the issue. Assist Quality Team with Internal/External (including regulatory) audits and to perform quarterly as well as end of year audit overview of the internal audit process. Work with the Manufacturing Engineers, VSMs, and Team Leaders to develop solid corrective actions to eliminate the nonconformance identified. (Corrective actions must include some mistake proofing to prevent reoccurrence). Work pro-actively on the prevention of non-conformances and product variation by creating systems and have the ability to introduce these into the process and monitor results for effectiveness. Monitor key process parameters (such as rework and scrap) to isolate problem areas and correct the potential for escapes and waste prior to it happening. Work well in a team environment but have the ability to work independently when required. Strong communication skills using verbal, written, or electronic media. Have the ability to design and explain concepts and requirements to those with less training and background & be willing to instruct. Maintain clean and safe work environment. Follow safety and environmental procedures / programs and regulations. Report safety incidents to supervisor. Lead and coordinate MRB & MRB walk activities and communicate results to the Quality Team and associated Value Stream.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Engineering or Quality preferred. Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing/Quality function. Experience in a Job Shop environment encouraged but not mandatory.
#KAM #LI-AF1
Kaman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer Kaman Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Kaman Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Kaman provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures and/or process. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. For more information, please click here for a notice that provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Many positions at Kaman require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). For ITAR and EAR purposes, U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees. The ITAR and/or EAR may limit access rights for non-US Persons or other unauthorized individuals. Kaman reserves the right to require candidates and employees to provide proof of citizenship, nationality and/or immigration status to determine ITAR and EAR compliance requirements.
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