Quality Engineer

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Quality Engineer will work with the quality assurance team to identify, document, and report product or service quality levels, investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues, and take appropriate corrective action based on the findings. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of aerospace quality management systems and processes and the ability to identify any potential issues or risks. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving and communication skills and proven experience in auditing, inspection, and testing procedures.

DUTIES

» Document and report product or service quality levels

» Develop a workflow or AS9102 Form 3 for product inspection

» Follow up with the appropriate channels when mistakes are found

» Evaluate the adequacy of quality assurance standards and processes

» Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data

» Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems

» Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues

» Collect and compile statistical quality-related data

» Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality management system (QMS)

» Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventive actions

» Prepare reports to communicate the results of quality inspection activities to management

» Monitor risk-management activities

» Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements

» Prioritize work and meet deadlines

» Recognize and maintain the confidentiality of all materials in the work setting

» Use problem-solving skills to identify potential issues with a product and propose solutions to fix them

» Use problem-solving skills to identify the source of a defect, determine the best way to repair it, and verify that the repair was successful

» Use problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of a production delay and propose a solution to prevent it from happening again

» Explain findings to management in a way that is clear and easily understood

» Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

» Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

» Document actions by completing production timesheets

» Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

» Other duties as assigned

Export Control Disclaimer: This position will include access to data, technology, and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment with The Lincoln Electric Company (D/B/A Baker Industries) is contingent upon either verifying U.S. person status or obtaining any necessary authorizations. Applicants will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. The Lincoln Electric Company, at its sole discretion, may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled data, technology, and/or software source code may require authorization. The Lincoln Electric Company may also decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

» Multi-limb coordination: the ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down

» Manual dexterity: the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand along with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

» Trunk strength: the ability to use the abdominal and lumbar muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without fatigue

» Arm and hand stability: the ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving the arm or while holding the arm and hand in one position

» Static force: the ability to exert maximum muscular force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

» Reaction time: the ability to respond quickly (with hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, image) when it appears

» Stamina: The ability to physically exert yourself for long periods without getting out of breath

» Depth perception: the ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther from you or to judge the distance between you and an object

» Operation and control: control of equipment or systems operations

» Active listening: paying full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

» Critical thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

» Coordination: Adjusting actions as a response to the actions of others

Judgment and decision making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is frequently required to work from ladders and scaffolding. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Lincoln Electric provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Lincoln Electric complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

HARASSMENT POLICY

Lincoln Electric expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

ATTENTION: THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement by the Manager of Recruiting & Training will become the property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter who has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

DISCLAIMER

This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of Lincoln Electric.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Employee discount
  
• Flexible spending account
  
• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Parental leave
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Referral program
  
• Relocation assistance
  
• Retirement plan
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Vision insurance
  

Schedule:

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• 10 hour shift
  
• Day shift
  
• Monday to Friday
  
• Overtime
  

Application Question(s):

• How much would you like to earn (hourly) in this position? Please list an actual number value, not "negotiable."

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

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• QA/QC: 1 year (Preferred)
  
• aerospace flight hardware: 1 year (Preferred)
  

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person