Quality Engineer

Job Summary: KIMCHUK, INC is a fast paced, technologically advanced, high product mix electronics firm. We manufacture complex circuit card assemblies, cable & harness assemblies and box builds and specialize in Electronic and Electromechanical Contract Manufacturing Services and Engineering Design.

In this role the quality engineer will be the primary interface with customers and suppliers to help meet customer technical and quality requirements as well as to resolve quality issues. This position will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting the quality management system.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Direct interface with manufacturing and QC to resolve manufacturing issues and to identify areas where opportunities exist to implement improvements.
• Address internal and customer complaints by performing root cause analysis, identifying containment actions and implementing immediate corrective and long-term preventative actions 
• Perform contract/purchase order reviews to ensure technical and quality requirements are identified and implemented for manufacturing and suppliers.
• Generate quality plans and inspection plans to address specific customer requirements.
• Generate and maintain quality management procedures and instructions.
• Have direct interface with customers, customer representatives and auditors.
• Assist with addressing supplier quality issues as needed.
• Perform internal quality system audits and process audits.
• Review AS91020 First Article Reports (internal and external). 
• Analyze performance metrics, identify trends, recommend and implement actions for improvement.
• Other duties may be assigned as required 

Education/Experience Required:   

• BS degree in technical field or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract manufacturing of high-reliability electro/mechanical assemblies for defense/aerospace industry. Circuit card assembly a plus.
• Experience with reading and interpreting customer documents including engineering drawings, specifications and standards.
• Understand component data sheets, and mil spec documentation for electronic components.
• Understanding of J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610. Certification.
• Experience in performing quality and process audits under an ISO9001/AS9100 quality.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article requirements. 
• Experience in using root cause and corrective action using tools such as 8D, fishbone and 5 why.
• Continuous improvement tools using Kaizen, six sigma and lean principles and tools. 

Special Traning & Required Skills: 

• AS9100 lead auditor certification a plus
• J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610. Trainer Certification a plus.
• Knowledge of AS9102 First Article standard and processes. 

Computer Experience Required:  

• Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point 

Kimchuk is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, race, veteran status or a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions.