Quality Engineer - Bodycote

Andover, MA

About the Job

Our people are the heart of our business.
As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Our staff is encouraged to develop their skills through professional career development and our in-house training resources.

Summary:
Support the Quality Department at both our Andover HIP and Andover Product Fabrication sites, in all areas as listed in essential job functions, working closely with the Quality Manager.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

Management responsibility includes assuming the duties of the Quality Manager in their absence.
Identifying and recording present or potential conditions that would have a detrimental effect on product, process, or the quality system initiating corrective or preventive action procedures to address these conditions, and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions. This may include controlling or stopping further processing of the product until corrective action has been satisfactorily implemented.
Coordinating the interdepartmental efforts required to comply with quality assurance requirements.
Identifying quality training needs and taking steps to ensure training is provided.
Reporting on the performance of the quality system to management for review and as a basis for improvement of the quality system.
Communicating to all levels on the status of the quality management system.
Assist in general quality activities including control of quality records, monitoring quality objectives at all levels, implement, monitor, and maintain the BMS, evaluation/disposition of non- conformances, audits (on site and internal), implementation and support of the navigator operating system.
Monitor and maintain instruments including instrument recall, instrument calibration, monitor and maintain process control testing, temperature uniformity surveys, quench effectiveness, monthly mechanical testing, surface contamination test, carb/de-carb test, IGA and IGO test, burnouts and leak ups.
Monitor and maintain outside processing including evaluation of suppliers, generating purchase orders, reviewing certifications of conformance, and review test reports.
Support in process and final inspection processes, receiving inspection, contract review, braze and heat treat, temper inspection, generate and sign certifications.
Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
Perform other tasks as designated by position.
This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customer’s inventory and as such will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education - Must possess basic metallurgical knowledge obtained through formal university or college training or a combination of training and experience. Engineering degree preferred.
Three years experience in Quality Control required
Commercial heat treatment of steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, brass, copper, etc. desired
Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate the English language to interface with management and all levels, both in-house and at the customer’s place of business.
Must be capable of writing general procedures for heat treatment of specific alloys, in accordance with customer needs.
Must be capable of making written recommendations for improving Quality Systems and Procedures.
The desired candidate will have or be willing to obtain a Six Sigma Green Belt.
The desired candidate will be thoroughly familiar with commercial, aircraft, and aerospace specifications, ASME, and military specification codes as required.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office and databases is required.
Must be able to read/interpret blueprints/specifications, and be detail-oriented to meet deadlines.
Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.
Must be able to work in a sitting and standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment.
Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
Ability to lift to 35 lbs.
May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws

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Source : Bodycote