Quality Engineer

Chanute Assembly, 2522 West 21st Street, Chanute, KS 66720, USA

• Ensure that all documents are applicable to current standards & procedures and that they properly represent manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Lead and participate in Corrective Action Reporting and investigations. Ensure that Corrective Actions are robust and tested to prevent future recurrence both internally and externally. Assist in the design and implementation of preventative and corrective action solutions.
• Assist in establishing ongoing training programs that appropriately reach each person within the organization to improve quality measurement techniques and increase awareness of quality throughout the organization.
• Ensure that all responsibilities and functions performed are in accordance with company procedures and meet quality standards in place.
• Understand the needs of the customer and verify they can be produced within process capabilities.
• Assist in inspection, First Article Inspection, RMA (Return Material Authorization), and MRR (Material Review Report) processes to ensure accurate and timely completion of quality‑related activities.
• Troubleshoot production processes and issues. Evaluate production capabilities and recommend improvements. Resolve quality and process issues.
• Interact with customers to troubleshoot product issues and understand their needs.
• Resolve customer complaints and nonconformance issues; complete any associated documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment; comply with established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills; able to provide clear written and verbal instructions and present information effectively.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
• Experience/knowledge of Engineering Drawings, BOMs (Bill of Materials) and routers in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic skills assessment in Microsoft Excel, and basic skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Catia V5 or later.
• Working knowledge of tools such as CMM, calipers, micrometers, depth gages, scale, height gage, etc.
• Familiarity with concepts and practices including AS9100, FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and Control Plans.

The office is in a manufacturing facility. As such, while the primary environment will be an office setting, the position will require frequent visits to the production floor where exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles will be present. The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate to loud. Proper safety precautions, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), must be followed as dictated by the job and working environment.

• Effective use of a computer keyboard.
• Effective use of telephone and other applicable electronic communication equipment.
• View and read spreadsheets, and other written documents, as well as computer monitors.
• Ability to bend, twist and stretch arms above head and walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach in all directions, handle and manipulate objects and materials.
• Ability to coordinate the movement of eyes, hands and fingers to operate machines and equipment.
• Standard visual acuity (correctable by prescription glasses or contacts) including color recognition.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 10 lbs. to a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to hear with or without correction.

This job description is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required.

Orizon will make reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for a qualified employee or applicant with a disability to complete the application process and/or to perform the essential functions of his/her position.

In order to comply with U.S. government regulations applicable to this position, all applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a "protected individual" as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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