Quality Engineer at Element Materials Technology

Seven Hills, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management System, ISO/IEC 17025, Nadcap, Materials Testing, Calibration, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Plans, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Customer Relations, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement, Accreditation Maintenance

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview Element has an opportunity for an experienced Quality Engineer. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you are an essential member of the team and responsible for driving the overall quality performance. This includes the Element quality management system (QMS), Prime approvals, improving First Time Right, maintaining and developing relationships with Aerospace Primes and customers and improving processes. The successful candidate will have a sound working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap requirements in relation to materials testing. Experience in relation to the Aerospace industry and Nadcap for Materials testing would be desirable. In this role, you will have interaction with clients, Accreditation Bodies and Primes and will be responsible for advising operational colleagues of the importance of quality, accuracy and integrity in the provision of the inspection and testing services we provide. You will be involved in leading quality at a local level and will work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure that Element quality policies, processes and procedures are effectively implemented in Cleveland. As a quality leader within Element you will be capable of driving a culture of quality assurance and quality improvement, working closely with your operational colleagues and the wider Element quality community. Salary: $70,000 - $95,000/yr DOE Responsibilities Perform in-house calibrations on measurement equipment Subcontract and schedule external calibration services Support maintenance and scope extension of all accreditations (e.g. ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap), Prime approvals and any other regulatory requirements Maintain the QMS, ensuring the necessary controls are in place to govern the inspection and testing undertakenEffectively manage the functions of the QMS and support colleagues in its implementation Prioritize activities to meet the needs of the business, colleagues and our customers Drive a culture of quality assurance and quality improvement in all parts of the laboratory operations Ensure the continued fulfillment of customer expectations through the implementation of the QMS, e.g. through effective contact review, reporting and in communication with customers or approval bodies Ensure that all accreditations are maintained and extended, as agreed with operational management and the Quality Manager, to service our customer base and retrain our competitive position as a leader in materials testing Assist in A2LA and Nadcap assessments, visits from and other regulatory bodies as required Ensure that any findings from assessments are responded to in line with the Element established quality requirements and in the timeline and format dictated by the assessment bodies Support QA/QC programs to reduce the cost of poor quality and improve compliance to regulations, standards. company objectives and customer requirements Support method audits, system audits, and proficiency testing in line with the established schedule(s) and ensure these are maintained up to date Maintain good working relationships with operational colleagues within Cleveland and with the wider quality community Skills / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a scientific or engineering discipline, with ideally 5 years’ experience in materials testing or a related environment (e.g. manufacturing) Experience of working in an ISO / IEC 17025 and Nadcap environment is a prerequisite Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability prioritize activities Excellent communication skills Experience in participating in quality investigations, undertaking root cause analysis, developing corrective action plans, and ensuring the effectiveness of actions undertaken Requirement to keep up to date with changes in the quality landscape and maintain personal professional development Ability to identify quality and technical problems and work with colleagues to determine effective and sustainable solutions Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work effectively as part of a team Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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Responsibilities

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the quality management system and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap requirements. They will also drive a culture of quality assurance and improvement within the laboratory operations.