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Universal Stainless

Corporate Quality Engineer

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A Director of Quality Assurance oversees and directs the overall operations of quality assurance within a company to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.

$137,466 / year median in Pennsylvania

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Responsibility Responsible for product quality assessment and improvement. Work with local Quality Managers, Process Metallurgists, Operations Management and employees to improve the product quality through standard practices, process control and understanding customer requirements. Provides technical assistance and quality support to the Quality and Operations management group for all Universal Facilites.

This position will report to the Corporate Director Quality Assurance. Job Duties Position requires solid Quality System Management skills and abilities to provide technical advice and direction to the organization. Follows all Safety policies and procedures. Ensures that technical standards and work instructions are followed to ensure product quality requirements are implemented and followed. Lead customer and regulatory audits, including AS9100 and Nadcap HT and MTL, at all facilities.

Must be trustworthy in all areas of profession and personal performance. Regular interface with local General Managers, Quality Managers, Operations, and technical groups. Facilitate APQP activities - FMEA, Control Plans, etc. Perform internal and external audits on a regularly scheduled basis. Participate in root cause and corrective action sessions to ensure effective completion. Review and provide direction to augment local Level II Quality Assurance procedures. Develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving. Remain flexible with daily activities to handle any emergency issues as they arrive. Travel as necessary to all USAP locations and suppliers. Provide support as deemed necessary to allow the Quality assurance department to function properly. Report all witness incidents involving injuries, pills, fires, property damage, and near misses to appropriate Management. Perform other related work, as required. Qualifications and Education Minimum experience level is 5 plus years in a metal manufacturing or processing environment. Metallurgical or materials science background in preferred.
Preferred Skills:
Good, solid foundation of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in written form. Ability to manipulate and analyze data and make critical decisions. Aerospace Quality Standard and/or Nadcap experience. Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and specifications.