Quality Engineer at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Wallingford, Connecticut

Job Description:

PPG Aerospace has is seeking a Quality Engineer! As the Quality Engineer , you will own the implementation of quality systems in the manufacturing aerospace environment. Serve as a leader in FMEA's and quality control plans. Investigate detailed production control problems in major processes, methods, standards, specifications, inspection, and testing equipment.
Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and tracking Process FMEA's.
• Investigate quality problems that escape to our Customers and are discovered in house with the goal of leading problem solving teams to develop corrective actions that prevent the reoccurrence of the issue.
• Develop and implement proactive Quality methodologies to transform the work space from a reactionary organization to a proactive organization.
• Must analyze process problem situations by reviewing facts and creating solutions using operational and engineering guidelines, procedures, regulations, industry standards and past successes.
• Interacts with QA, QC, Production and Engineering in discussing and resolving complicated data and/or information with all levels of involved department personnel.
• Ability to travel in the US and possibly overseas to customers.
• Develop trend analysis for top 5 internal quality issues to present to leadership
• Maintain NCR metrics for all customers to track improvement
• PO Contract Review
• Present internal metrics to shop associates
• Communicate with customers and suppliers related to issues. Track progress and report back to customers
• Conduct Shop floor process audits and report findings/CA's to Operations Manager
• Analyze rejected or returned product.

Qualifications

• The position requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering field and a minimum of 5 years of experience within a technical quality field or an equivalent environment. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to connect with internal and external customers at a high level.
• Previous Experience with LEAN and Six Sigma methodology to evaluate risks is preferred.

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

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We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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