Lead Quality Engineer - NADCAP, Chemical Processing

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission‑critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission‑critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

The Quality Engineer assumes primary responsibility managing the quality systems and processes for the division including the preparation, application registration and continued compliance related industry QMS certifications. This role, in collaboration with the operational leadership, is responsible for setting up the systems and processes to ensure product specifications and standards are understood, communicated, monitored and produced. The quality engineer collaborates with and supports both Program Management and Operational team members to throughout the product lifecycle.

In addition, ownership and involvement with the ISO 9001 Quality Management System / IQMS Quality module, internal audit process, and NADCAP or other certifications.

• Accurately review and approve quality criteria and finishing requirements of customer materials and material processes.
• Collaborate with teams on quality, risk management, safety, and reliability.
• Collects and reports out on the required data and charts quality goals established by the management team.
• Supports measuring and analyzing key metrics to monitor and improve performance, which includes leading productivity improvements.
• Perform contract and feasibility reviews through the First Article, Sample and Quotation Systems.
• Develop and forward formal customer corrective action reports.
• Participate in customer conference calls and visits when required.
• Respond to requests for assistance from Production, Pricing, and Customer Service.
• Develop, select and enter process programs and correlating work instructions into the computer system.
• Assist in answering sales and customer questions or concerns pertaining to process and finishing requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting process problems as they relate to product quality.
• Coordinate and participate in processing, testing and disposition of rework material.
• Review documentation and certify outgoing product.
• Collaborate with project teams to devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and validating system requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering team(s) to document, and implement part/material qualification plans, including the identification and use of inspection tools.
• Collaborate with project team(s) to assess the impact and determine root cause and corrective actions for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• As needed, conduct First Article, in-process, and final inspection.
• Support and champion quality system processes that support products in development and production environments.
• Participate in engineering and risk reviews and make recommendations to enhance the quality and manufacturability of new designs.
• Engages in product development activities to ensure continued compliance with internal procedures, and applicable regulatory and international standards.
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.
• Develop pathway to Zero Defect.

• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and walk up and down stairs several times per day.
• Must be able to occasionally lift parts up to 35 lbs.
• 50% of a day is spent stationary or on the computer.
• 50% of a day is spent walking or standing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years Quality Engineering experience, preferably in aerospace.
• 3 years of Engineering experience in manufacturing, involving chemicals.
• ISO  and knowledge / experience required.
• Nadcap Aerospace Quality System, Chemical Processing knowledge / experience…