Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

Reports To: Quality Manager
Job Titles Directly Supervised: None

Job Overview

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking two Quality Assurance Engineer to support the development, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the company's AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and quality standards.

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Quality Assurance Engineer will coordinate activities related to ISO/AS certification, corrective and preventive actions, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position may also perform inspections and establish quality assurance methods for evaluating raw materials, work-in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality standards and customer requirements.

Key Performance Deliverables

• Review, develop, and implement procedures and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation, applying knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and/or computer engineering principles.
• Review, edit, and prepare quality procedures, work instructions, AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports, contract reviews, purchase order requirements, Statements of Work (SOW), and quality plan flow-down requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and other departments to monitor engineering configuration, drawing management, supplier quality, and corrective and preventive action programs.
• Review and implement procedures for the identification, evaluation, and disposition of nonconforming materials, including methods for assessing associated costs and responsibilities.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits, coordinate follow-up activities, address audit findings and observations, and maintain documentation in accordance with the organization's Aerospace Quality Management System (AQMS).
• Review sampling procedures and develop forms, processes, and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Review, monitor, and develop processes for analytical testing, equipment evaluation, precision measurements, accuracy verification, performance testing, and process efficiency.
• Collect and analyze statistical quality data, prepare reports, and document findings to validate compliance or identify deviations from established standards.
• Review and respond to customer survey results and quality-related feedback.
• Resolve routine and moderately complex quality-related questions and issues, escalating unusual or complex matters to the Quality Manager or senior management as appropriate.
• Periodically assist with orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing the work of department employees involved in quality control activities.

Experience Required

• Experience in quality control engineering disciplines, including statistical process control, product evaluation, systems performance, hardware performance, and product reliability.
• Must have participated in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management process.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred, but not required.
• Training in internal and external quality auditing preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed in manufacturing and machine shop environments.
• The primary work location is divided approximately equally between an office environment and a production/manufacturing area.
• Position does not require lifting more than 40 pounds at any given time.

Work Habits and Conduct

Attendance and Punctuality

• Schedule time off in advance.
• Report to work on time and maintain attendance within company guidelines.
• Ensure work responsibilities are appropriately covered during absences.
• Arrive on time for scheduled meetings and appointments.
• Accurately and consistently record time worked, as applicable.

Teamwork and Responsiveness

• Respond promptly and professionally to requests for assistance.
• Follow instructions and management direction.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with team members and other departments.
• Demonstrate commitment to completing assigned responsibilities to the best of one's ability.
• Honor commitments and follow through on assigned tasks.

Productivity and Quality

• Meet established productivity and performance standards.
• Complete assigned work accurately and within established deadlines.
• Perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Maintain quality standards and identify opportunities to improve processes and overall product quality.

Safety and Security

• Follow established workplace safety and security procedures.
• Properly use equipment, tools, and materials.
• Promptly report incidents and safety concerns.
• Identify and report potentially unsafe working conditions.

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Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm 

Salary 

$105,000

Organization Description:

HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, and mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (818) 998-1231x2200 for assistance.