Quality Engineer at Brennan

<p>JOB FUNCTION: This position is responsible for completing and supporting PPAP submissions, product inspections, quality documentation, root cause analysis and corrective actions while ensuring products meet customer, engineering and applicable quality requirements.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>JOB DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Prepare, coordinate and complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, including dimensional results, control plans, capability data and required supporting documentation.</li> <li>Perform dimensional inspections and product evaluations using precision measurement and inspection equipment to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.</li> <li>Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&amp;T, technical specifications and customer-specific quality requirements to establish appropriate inspection criteria.</li> <li>Investigate internal, supplier and customer quality concerns and lead root cause analysis, corrective actions and 8D activities through resolution and effectiveness verification.</li> <li>Support new product development, product changes and customer requirements by developing inspection plans, control plans and other required quality documentation.</li> <li>Analyze inspection results, nonconformance data and quality trends and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and other teams to drive continuous improvement.</li> <li>Support the calibration, control and maintenance of measurement and inspection equipment within the Corporate Quality Lab and maintain accurate quality records.</li> <li>Support compliance with ISO 9001 and the company’s Quality Management System, including participation in internal and external audits, corrective actions and maintenance of required quality documentation.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE &amp; SKILLS:</p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge of PPAP requirements and quality documentation</li> <li>Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and GD&amp;T</li> <li>Knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective action and structured problem-solving methods</li> <li>Knowledge of calibration and measurement system requirements</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection and quality results</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate quality issues across technical and non-technical teams.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple PPAPs, customer requirements and quality projects simultaneously.</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with ERP, quality management and document control systems.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field preferred. Equivalent technical education and relevant quality experience will also be considered.</li> <li>3+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, inspection or a related technical quality role preferred.</li> <li>Experience preparing and completing PPAP documentation strongly preferred.</li> <li>Experience working within an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System preferred.</li> <li>Experience in an industrial, machining, hydraulic, automotive or similar technical product environment is preferred.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>