Quality Engineer

ACO, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in innovative solutions across various industries. The Senior Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring product integrity and compliance, enhancing the Quality Management System, and leading initiatives for process improvement and corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support quality engineering activities to ensure products meet specifications, standards, and customer requirements
• Maintain and improve the effectiveness of ACO’s ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems, ensuring readiness for internal and external audits
• Utilize UniPoint or equivalent software for corrective action management, supplier performance tracking, and document control processes
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues
• Support supplier quality management activities, including conducting supplier audits and qualification processes
• Collaborate with design and process engineering teams to develop inspection plans, control plans, and process validation protocols for new and existing products
• Mentor and train quality team members, including engineers, technicians, and inspectors, on quality tools, data analysis, and best practices
• Participate in first article inspections (FAI), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, and customer documentation requirements
• Analyze product and process data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for quality improvements
• Lead or support cross-functional problem-solving teams utilizing methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or similar
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing scrap, rework, and warranty claims
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and suppliers to address quality concerns and foster collaboration

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role
• Prior experience working within ISO 9001 or AS9100-certified organizations
• Demonstrate proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D problem-solving methodologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Experience within civil or construction product environments
• Certifications like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and ASQ certifications such as CQE or CQA
• Familiarity with quality management software like UniPoint or similar systems
• Experience in polymer concrete, metal fabrication, or composite manufacturing processes