Quality Engineer I - Cenergy International
Irvine, CA 92606
About the Job
Roles and Responsibilities:
Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards and evaluation methods for products and
processes. Provides moderately complex statistical information for quality improvement by determining
and applying testing methods and criteria. Coordinates and guides technical evaluations, analysis, and
related data acquisition processes to ensure division quality objectives are achieved.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assesses quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical methods. Devises and
implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and
accuracy of products, processes, and production equipment.
Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures, inspection plans, quality performance trends,
statistical plans cost estimates, and technical quality plans for proposals. Ensures that project and/or
process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contract.
Assesses the cost of, and determines the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet
required standards and specifications by performing statistical analyses. May establish statistical
confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error and determining levels of confidence.
Assures the timely processing of nonconforming materials and assists in the disposition process by
participating in failure analysis and corrective action investigations as a member of the Material Review
Board.
Coordinates with customers and suppliers relating to quality performance, trends and corrective action.
Verifies compliance and effectiveness of the quality system by performing supplier audits and surveys.
May initiate programs to improve supplier performance.
May design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment and conduct quality assurance
tests. Develops experiments by applying factorial or other techniques as appropriate for product or
process.
Participates on product development teams to review engineering releases and changes, manufacturing
methods, planning, and process specifications as it relates to product quality.
Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods. Devises
sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and
reporting quality data.
Develops statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts. Analyzes
data and trends by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests.
Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean
manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production.
Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and making recommendations.
Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing
publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, maintaining
American Society for Quality certification, and/or participating in professional associations.
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation,
enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. Provides
information and develops corrective action measures by interfacing with customers and regulatory
agencies and assisting in internal and external audits.
Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents Company on specific projects. Mentors new
employees. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments
may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.G. Continuous improvement).
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor s degree (BS) in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Demonstrated ability to perform
the essential functions of the job typically acquired through two or more years of related experience.
American Society for Quality certification desired.
Practical knowledge of state-of-the-art inspection and quality engineering/assurance techniques,
procedures, instruments, equipment, theories, principles and concepts and general business operations.
Knowledge of aerospace industry or similar industry products and legal and regulatory requirements
related to field. Ability to effectively apply continuous improvement principles and techniques to quality
and manufacturing functions. Ability to use standard business software applications and/or specialized
data analysis tools. Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where
analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact; work
within general work objectives regarding projects and team goals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
scientific and technical journals, and financial reports. Ability to effectively communicate and present
information to team members, team leaders, and top management; respond to significant inquiries or
complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to
interpret a broad variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form that include several
abstract and concrete variables. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Ability to use full discretion in selecting procedures and techniques to apply to work and
determine priority and order of assignments. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member
competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
Must have a valid driver s license and current state required minimum vehicle insurance coverage to drive onto Client and Company property.
Preferred Skills:
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $45.67-$48.07 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.
Benefits:
The benefits available with this position include:
- Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
- Continuous Employment Development and Learning
- Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
- 401K
- Aetna & Kaiser Group Medical Coverage
- Dental Insurance Coverage
- Vision Insurance Coverage
- Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Access to Health Joy
- GAP Medical Coverage
- Direct Deposit
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.
Source : Cenergy International