Quality Engineer

• Coordinate and facilitate customer-required test witnessing and examination of product functions, including arranging for and supporting customer source inspections in accordance with contractual requirements
• Conduct quality tests, compile and analyze performance data, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to support product and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with customer and/or industry requirements needed for product design and assembly
• Understand and interpret all manufacturing audits, including AS9100D, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and other industry standards
• Review and interpret customer, engineering, and manufacturing specifications to lead internal quality activities, drive root cause analysis, validate corrective actions, and ensure final outcomes meet quality and compliance requirements
• Provide guidance to other positions within Quality Assurance in support of development and problem solving
• Ensure compliance with CED’s Quality Management System (QMS) and other internal procedures and requirements
• With supervisory support, initiate follow-up of non-conformance reports through closure; participate in corrective action processes as required
• Professionally lead or participate in customer-related communications, activities, and investigations as assigned
• Coordinate, witness, and facilitate customer-required test witnessing and examination of product functions, including arranging for and supporting customer source inspections in accordance with contractual requirements
• Lead or perform internal audits, prepare audit reports, and follow findings through closure; provide guidance to internal auditors who typically work outside Quality Assurance to improve their capabilities
• Support audits and process review/changes related to DCMA, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Project/Program Books, and related activities

• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensure 100% compliance with the Chemring Operational Framework, BACM, Code of Conduct, and U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Perform special projects and other duties/responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a first line quality function (e.g. auditing, quality systems coordination, or inspection) in a regulated environment to include AS9100, ISO9001
• Minimum of 2 years' experience maintaining Quality Management System (QMS) utilizing a strong working knowledge of AS9100 and NADCAP
• ASME Y14.5 certification (GD&T related)
• Experience working within the quality requirements of aerospace and defense industry is desirable

• Lawful U.S. person (ITAR restrictions)
• Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
• Exceptional attention to detail, high accuracy, and ability to independently handle multiple assignments
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Proven skills utilizing recognized problem-solving techniques (8D, 5W, Fishbone, Root Cause, etc.)
• Comfortable interacting professionally with customer quality representatives and inspectors; ensures alignment with customer inspection and documentation requirements
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, D365)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work effectively with internal and external customers

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently.

Involves sitting much of the time but may involve routine periods of walking or standing.

Routine use of computer.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and / or required.

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Human Resources at humanresources@ced.us.com or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.