Quality Engineer I at Ducommun in Huntington Beach, CA

Quality Engineer I

The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, assures that planning and executing cost-effective quality programs that will help ensure contractual compliance to quality requirement and the integrity of delivered product.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Huntington Beach, CA has developed and patented a number of novel Lightning Protection applications that have been adopted globally for Military and Commercial Aerospace applications, and Wind Turbine protection.

Why Ducommun?

• Excellent company culture – as recognized by Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
• Clean and climate controlled working environment
• Opportunity for career growth
• Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

• The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Under the guidance of the
• Quality Assurance Manager, assures that planning and executing cost-effective quality programs that will help ensure contractual compliance to quality requirement and the integrity of delivered product.
  
• Participate in the review of contract documentation for quality-related requirements; assure proper flow down and satisfaction of these requirements through review of design and manufacturing/test documentation and development of inspection plans.
  
• Assist with review of any customer requirements reflecting digital product definition using CAD/CAM/CAI Data, are met when authorized by the customer for its use.
  
• Support the efforts to ensure that all FAI requirements (including delta) are current, or are identified as necessary to perform.
  
• Support the organization leadership on Lean implementation using Lean Systems as the principal tool.
  
• Evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing.
  
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and develop documents and test data, as required.
  
• Participates in providing customers, source inspectors and suppliers interface, and must work cooperatively with them and his/her program team to ensure that all contractual quality requirements are satisfied.
  
• Evaluate the robustness and risk of process and recommend improvement actions where appropriate.
  
• Provide support to cross-functional teams in problem solving for non-conformance product, quality escapements, and process capabilities (but not limited to) and establish definitive root cause and effective corrective action(s).
  
• Ability to execute product containment actions to protect the customer from non-conforming material arriving at their facilities.
  
• Participates in root cause and corrective action investigation efforts, resulting from MRB activity.
  
• Assist plant personnel in maintaining the Quality Systems Registration and highlighting areas for continuous improvement.
  
• Participate in internal audit programs.
  
• Inspects product when/if there is a need and requested by Quality Manager.
  
• Analyze, review and prepare necessary reports/data summaries, as required.
  
• Develop and update quality documents such as the Control Plan, PFMEA, and Inspection Instructions, as required.
  
• Responsible for complying with quality system (ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap) and Aerospace OEM system requirements.
  
• Provide support to submit tags to customers; closes out rejection reports.
  
• Under direct supervision, incumbents will be assigned to established programs or new programs with limited technical complexity. Entry level classification for the job family. Other duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Five S, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC and ISO 9001 / AS 9100 and Aerospace OEM Specifications and Drawings.
  
• Strong analytical and communication skills for internal/external customers and suppliers.
  
• A good memory for detail.
  
• Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained.
  
• Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
  
• Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
  
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
  
• Good math skills, familiarity with personal computer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Internet, and Baan (MPR system) required.
  
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to utilize measuring equipment, and hands-on capabilities to work on multiple projects at the same time without supervision.
  

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor of Science or four-year technical degree in relevant field required.
• Up to three (3) years technical experience is required, preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry.

Base Compensation: USD 75,000.00 - 85,000.00 Paid Salaried

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

16572 Burke Ln
Huntington Beach, California, 92647
United States