Quality Engineer

3 days ago

Brea, United States Kelly Full time
Job DescriptionPosition: Quality Engineer (Process Improvement)

Type: Contract (6-12 months)

Location: Brea, CA (ONSITE position)

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Hourly Pay: $50-$60/hr  (Based on Experience)

Kelly Engineering is seeking a qualified Quality Engineer for our client in Brea, CA. This will be a 6–12-month contract position. This role involves employing statistical techniques and preventive action strategies to evaluate, initiate, identify, and regulate sources of variation that negatively impact quality, cost, and schedule goals. Responsibilities encompass quality and cost data analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action investigations, process validations, and tasks related to supplier quality integration. The position necessitates the collection and processing of quality data, producing monthly internal and external company reports. This data will drive continuous improvements in Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Support Plant Quality Manager in executing the Quality Strategy concerning the Mission, Vision & Strategic Initiatives focused on plant process improvement.
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  • Utilize data analytics to spot opportunities for process enhancements and cost savings.
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  • Elevate manufacturing process capability with DMAIC methodology and Lean Six-Sigma Tools; aim to center processes and minimize variation (Cpk), leading to reduced CoPQ (scrap).
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  • Enhance measurement systems and gages to ensure high accuracy with solid repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) and deploy error-proof techniques.
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  • Promote technologies like SPC that can predict and anticipate process variations.
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  • Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives to strengthen the quality system using methods such as 5S, Kaizen/Lean, First Pass Yield, DPMO, and Scrap % metrics.
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  • Establish robust Quality process controls, leveraging Quality Assurance procedures and Control Plans (IQC, IPQC, and FQA, control of non-conforming materials). Develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures and train operators on new and improved standard work.
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  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and Finance throughout project execution to identify and eliminate obstacles.
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  • Address process failures using formal Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Processes (8D/5Ys) and develop, deploy, and validate these actions.
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  • Regularly report project execution progress to plant leadership and global Quality leaders.


REQUIREMENTS


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  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering (Mechanical & Materials Engineering).
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  • 5+ years of professional experience with direct experience in:
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  • Quality Management Systems like ISO 9001, AS9100, Quality Assurance Processes, and New Product Development approval processes such as APQP/PPAP
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  • Various Manufacturing Processes (Forging, Punching, Forming, Machining, Heat Treatment, Coating, Crimping, Assembly). 
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  • Certified Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred, with experience in DMAIC, GR&R, Cpk/Cmk, SPC, D/PFMEA, Control Plan, and Problem Solving (5Ys/8Ds); proficient in data analysis using software like Excel, MiniTab.
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  • Proven project management skills, analytical abilities, and attention to detail.
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  • Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
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  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within the plant and at the SBU level (Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Compliance/Reliability, Sourcing, Finance). Capable of working in a global, cross-functional team environment to achieve results.
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  • Organized, disciplined, and logically approaches data management.
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  • A self-starter who can work autonomously and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
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  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.


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\t\t\t\tAs part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.
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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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