Quality Engineer

Vaupell designs, engineers, and produces custom, high performance engineered plastic and composite components and assemblies for demanding applications. We are the global market leader in plastic components and assemblies for aircraft interiors while also serving the broader aerospace, defense and medical device & diagnostic markets. Vaupell provides engineered solutions to top tier OEM’s, market-leading growth companies, and promising start-ups. Collaboration with our customers in all phases of the product life cycle results in the highest value solutions that reduce time to market, manage risk and control costs.

We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer for our Agawam, MA facility.

Position Purpose

Under the guidance of the Quality Manager, a Quality Engineer will drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing system. They will utilize corrective and preventive actions to close gaps in the QMS and ensure the flow down of quality requirements to internal customers. Additionally, they will be the voice of quality within the organization and represent Vaupell for all assigned external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent Vaupell in customer and supplier interactions (if applicable.)
• Attend daily production meetings as required.
• Direct new product validation & process qualification to establish controlled process, ensuring reliable product.
• Perform Risk Analysis to assure product and process success.
• Develop Control Plans.
• Develop and provide training in QA related subjects for Quality and Manufacturing departments.
• Evaluate and process RMA requests.
• Develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans or process procedures to meet the quality specification standards and provide associated training.
• Perform quality audits covering in-house Quality Management System to ensure that conformance to requirements is met.
• Be a resource for all departments within Vaupell.
• Provide technical assistance to the Purchasing department in connection with the purchase of raw materials and supplies.
• Responsible for following all established Vaupell policies, standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent education plus work experience in a similar role.
• 2+ years of relevant Quality experience.
• ISO13485 or ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP experience highly desirable as applicable
• ASQ certification is desirable.
• Knowledgeable in plastics processing, manufacturing is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret part drawings and standards.
• Excellent computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.

Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e., US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran, or disability status

Environmental Condition

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Required physical skills and abilities (see below)

 A = 20% or less of work time

 B= 20 to 60% of work time

 C = 60% or more of work time

 Blank = Not applicable

Standing

B

Bending at waist

A

Walking

B

Reaching below shoulder level

A

Sitting

C

Reaching above shoulder level

A

Lifting under 25 lbs.

C

Grasping

C

Lifting 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Handling

C

Lifting over 50 lbs.

A

Finger Dexterity

C

Carrying under 25 lbs.

C

Feeling

C

Carrying 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Eye-Hand coordination

C

Carrying over 50 lbs.

A

Eye-Hand-Foot coordination

C

Pushing under 25 lbs.

C

Hearing, ordinary

C

Pushing 25 to 50 lbs.

A

Hearing, other (explain below)

Pushing over 50 lbs.

A

Seeing – near vision acuity

C

Climbing stairs

A

Seeing – far vision acuity

Climbing ladders

A

Depth perception

A

Balancing

A

Color perception

B

Kneeling

A

Keyboarding

C

Crawling

A

Pulling

A

Turning/twisting

A

Other