Senior Quality Engineer (3 Open Positions) at CIRCOR International, Inc

Job Description and Responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Senior Quality Engineer - Valves/Pumps (3 Open Positions)

BUSINESS: CIRCOR Naval Solutions

LOCATION: Warren, MA

DIRECT REPORTING: Senior Quality Manager

FUNCTIONAL REPORTING: Quality Department

POSITION DETAILS

Principal Activities

• Be familiar with stakeholder needs (i.e. customer contracts, regulations, requirements) to assure that Quality requirements are built into the production process.
• Interpret applicable ASTM, Military, DFARS and FAR specifications and other drawings to assure
• Develop, implement, and improve Quality plans (ie inspection steps, tools, data required, sampling plans) including FAIRS, FAT/IAT, hold points, source inspection points Perform Material certification reviews to assure supplied products meet material specs, drawings, and contract requirements. This may include RT.
• Serve as Source inspection Liaison to customers. Work with the customer to arrange and host source inspection sessions. Assure that customer all needs and requirements are addressed.
• Manage Nonconforming Material - Champion the MRB/SIR process with Quality Manager Oversight to assure issues are addressed in a timely manner and implement corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and respond to customer escapes and corrective action requests (CAR). This includes preparing reports such as VIRS, VPARS, LOAs, and customer RCCA responses.
• Drive continuous improvement through utilization of CIRCOR Operating System (COS) tools.
• Work with manufacturing to ensure product quality is achieved and maintained. Mentor. Answer inspector questions regarding requirements. Assure people are qualified to their roles (NDT, Weld, RT sign offs supervisors, alternates, etc.).
• Develop, create, edit and implement special process and quality system procedures.
• Create, complete and maintain customer required documentation and archive according to customer requirements.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports and presentations as needed.
• Assist with internal and external 3rd party and customer audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• ASQ Quality Engineer Certification preferred.
• Machining and blueprint interpretation skills are a must.
  Knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 GD&T.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of Defense Industry and prior experience with DOD Contractor a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen to meet US Defense requirements and must be able to obtain a DOD clearance.
• Must be able to meet tight deadlines, be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Experience with standards such as AS9100, ISO14001, ISO9001.
• NDT – RT, PT, VT ,AWS welding requirements and inspection experience preferred.
  
• Microsoft 365 advanced experience.
  Word, EXCEL, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, TEAMS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering or a technical field required.
• Requires 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, including audit, in-depth understanding of quality concepts and principles.
  

Other

• US Citizen

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities