Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Work

Quality Engineer (QE) position supporting the Advanced Inspection Technology Group (AITG) located at RMS Sikorsky in Stratford, CT.

This position will report to the AITG Quality Associate Manager. The QE will assist with the implementation and execution of software and equipment that will inspect machined, 3D printed and other manufactured components.

Responsible for all aspects of Quality during part inspection, production and support stages. Partner with Program Management, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, suppliers, and the Customer.

In this role, the QE will at a minimum :

1. Diagnose, decipher, triage and track to closure all engineering issues discovered by any CMM / PCMM employee. This could entail blueprint changes, model-based definition updates and operation sheet revisions.

2. Track SA1230s, SA1358s (EWR parts), SA1212s and associated DRs to closure with engineering.

3. Utilize front end database systems such as Tableau or create SQL / Python databases and queries to pull and analyze data for the AITG department.

4. Utilize and present data to aid in business decisions and recommendations.

5. Ability and willingness to learn / already understand CMM programs written in PC-DMIS, CAMIO and Calypso.

6. Review and approve new CMM programs written in PC-DMIS, CAMIO and Calypso.

7. Interface and help diagnose programming and software issues with the collective bargaining agreement employees and communicate IT issues to proper POCs.

8. Assist with testing new revisions of software releases prior to distribution to the PCMM and CMM team members.

9. Work with IT to install and troubleshoot new software releases after trialing the software.

10. Maintain an updated inventory list including all CMM, PCMM, optical comparator, bench equipment and probing accessories to determine future requirements.

11. Create workflow and usage charts and graphs of CMM / PCMM equipment.

12. Assist with the creation and approval of FAI packages for production parts.

13. Assist with the creation and approval of ICLs for production parts.

14. Assist with the creation of Quality Inspection models of parts coming through inspection with limited GD&T models.

15. Help coordinate all CMM, PCMM, and other equipment calibration, included working with outside vendors to schedule and escort their visits to the Sikorsky plant.

Desired skills

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with regular reporting
• Experience in establishing Performance Metrics for identifying process improvements
• Experience in using SAP, Solumina, MatrixOne, LCA or CATIA
• Demonstrated ability to organize and work through complex challenges
• Demonstrated ability in being able to perform tasks with minimal oversight
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Agile mindset : desire to continuously learn / improve processes to support the organization
4 days ago