Quality Engineer (First Shift)

Latitude Corp.

Description

We are looking for a Quality Engineerto join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

First Shift

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing, where we make the impossible possible. We embrace problem solvers, creativity, and innovation. With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including the US military and defense. We are proud of the work we do, and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate-Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely and effective communication, resolution of Quality issues, and responding to customer requests and complaints.
• Work with Production leadership to ensure Production priorities are understood and met to the extent that the quality of the product is not compromised.
• Manager incoming, in-process, and final inspection of raw material and components, and assemblies as required, including by 3rd party testing.
• Define critical or control specifications and conduct part measurements to ensure compliance with tolerances.
• Interact/visit customers to understand their quality requirements or address quality concerns.
• Support the development of standards and methods for inspection and testing.
• Lead or assist investigations into process or product Quality issues, determine the root and contributing causes, drive resolution, assess effectiveness, and ensure that the investigation and any new work process or quality improvement is documented.
• Support and continually improve the use of quality core tools throughout the company: Advanced Product and Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) system.
• Measure process capability across the plant, as needed.
• Perform and manage QC First Article Inspection activities.
• Perform internal audits to ensure that procedures are followed.
• Ensure that QC Continual Improvement objectives are met.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Problem-Solving and Root Cause Analysis knowledge.
• Proficient in the fundamentals of quality.
• Ability to motivate teams.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Experience in the implementation of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Ability to act as a professional representative of the company with Suppliers, Customers, and External Auditors.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced measuring equipment. e.g., calipers, micrometers, scales, CMM, Optical Comparator, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or mathematics. Two years' experience working in manufacturing plus two years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment, OR Five years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment. Certified Quality Engineer or Auditor preferred.

Latitude Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical- Office/sitting, standing, walking, and lending a hand on the manufacturing floor.
• Working Hours- Full-time employment.
• Personal Traits- Display good leadership qualities, excellent leadership communication skills, with a positive teamwork attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy, while able to multitask and troubleshoot. Be a role model for the company and set the standard for productivity, safety, and quality for employees at different levels to follow.