Quality Engineer 1

Latitude Corp.

We are looking for a Quality Engineer 1 to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible.We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation.With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense.We are proud of the work we do, and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical - office/sitting; and standing, walking, lending a hand on the manufacturing floor.
• Working Hours - full-time employment.
• Personal Traits - Display good leadership qualities, excellent leadership communication skills with positive teamwork attitude. Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy while able to multi-task and trouble shoot. Be a role model for the company.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for judging acceptability of raw materials, in-process and finished products of questionable quality and for executing appropriate next steps. Authority to approve first article inspection documentation for customer submission.Authorized to audit processes and provide corrective actions. Responsible for ensuring the quality of product being shipped and authorized to hold shipments if quality is suspect.

• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely and effective communication and resolution of Quality issues and response to customer requests and complaints.
• Work with Production leadership to ensure Production priorities are understood and met to the extent that the quality of the product is not compromised.
• Manage incoming, in-process, and final inspection of raw material and components, and assemblies as required, including by 3^rdparty testing.
• Define critical/control specifications and conduct part measurements to ensure compliance with tolerances.
• Interact/visit customers to understand their quality requirements or address quality concerns.
• Support development of standards and methods for inspection and testing
• Lead or assist investigations into process or product Quality issues, determine root and contributing causes, drive resolution, assess effectiveness, and ensure the investigation and any new work process or quality is documented.
• Support and continually improve the use of quality core tools throughout the company: Advanced Product and Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) system.
• Measure process capability across the plant, as needed.
• Perform and manage QC First Article Inspection activities.
• Perform internal audits to ensure that procedures are followed.
• Ensure that QC Continual Improvement objectives are met.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis knowledge.
• Proficient in the fundamentals of quality.
• Ability to motivate teams.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Experience in implementation of Continuous Improvement projects
• Ability to act as a professional representative of the company with Suppliers, Customers, and External Auditors.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced measuring equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or mathematics. Two years' experience working in manufacturing plus two years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment. OR Five years of experience in quality engineering in a manufacturing environment.Certified Quality Engineer or Auditor preferred.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Growth Opportunities
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.