Senior Quality Engineer

IPS - Rubbercraft is seeking a Sr Quality Engineer who will support various aspects of Rubbercraft’s Quality Management System, ensuring world-class systems and performance through a continual focus on process improvement, supplier development, and customer interaction. Support a culture of Continuous Improvement and positive Customer Experiences. Substantial knowledge of the AS9100D quality management system and formal problem-solving tools such as 8D and Ishikawa is required.

About IPS: Integrated Polymer Solutions is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components focused exclusively on high-value end markets in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy and industrial. The group consists of 8 highly respected brands; AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, and encapsulated O-rings.

Job Responsibilities: • Quality engineering responsibility for composites and polymers processes• Quality Champion and change agent for assigned areas of responsibility• Implement and maintain the Cost of Quality system• Work closely with Engineering to ensure that designs can be manufactured with repeatable Quality• Plan and perform internal quality audits and execute action items• Lead Quality initiatives and develop and facilitate Quality teams• Provide Quality function support by working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to manage customer relations, expectations, needs, and satisfaction• Independently drive and direct actions with departmental groups to maintain MRB and RMA issues• Drive key Quality performance metrics: DPPM, OTD, Cost of Quality, Customer Scorecards, Internal Audit Risk and Effectiveness, Supplier Performance, and Contract Review.• Formulate and maintain quality assurance/control objectives complementary to organization policies and goals.• Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures.• Design and implement quality control training programs to key personnel in conjunction with managers.• All other duties and tasks as required.

Education and/or Experience Required:• Bachelor’s Degree required, Engineering discipline preferred• 8+ years working in the aerospace industry • Previous experience in a high-mix, low volume job shop• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100D Quality Management System processes.

Skills:• Detailed knowledge of aerospace requirements and specifications• Proven track record of partnering with manufacturing via applying Engineering and Quality expertise to improve quality, reduce cost, improve lead time, and drive efficiencies• Extensive experience with root cause analysis and corrective action• Knowledge of auditing AS9100D / ISO 9001:2000 Quality standards• Experience with formal quality and operations systems• Skilled with Kaizen, 6S, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Production• Capable of reviewing and interpreting drawings, contracts / POs, and applicable processing standards• Proficient in the use of digital/analog measuring instruments, e.g., micrometers, calipers, linear and dial gauges, height gauges, and a visual comparator• Skilled at performing First Article inspections• Proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook• An understanding of the use and application of SPC

Benefits: At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

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