Description:
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY, WITH AN ESTABLISHED COMPANY,
THAT OFFERS THE BEST BENEFITS PACKAGE IN TOWN?
WE ARE TACOMA'S BEST KEPT SECRET AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN
EXPERIENCED QA ENGINEER- AEROSPACE MATERIALS TESTING
IN OUR TACOMA MANUFACTURING PLANT!!
Who We Are
GENERAL PLASTICS – MANUFACTURER OF RIGID & FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM AND BUILD-TO-PRINT COMPOSITE PARTS
General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics.
From the oceans' depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) is a professional who understands the principles of product and service quality evaluation and control. QAE knowledge and applied technologies include, but are not limited to, development and operation of quality control systems, application and analysis of testing and inspection procedures, the ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices, an understanding of human factors and motivation, facility with quality cost concepts and techniques, and the knowledge and ability to develop and administer management information systems and to audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
This is an advanced, technical position within the General Plastics' Quality Assurance Department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a strong knowledge of quality concepts, practices and procedures.
Requirements:
Responsibilities
Work with operations, R&D, Engineering and Sales teams to evaluate and test products for both new development and monitoring of existing products- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships team members
- Driving timely root cause analysis and implementation of permanent preventative and corrective actions for quality issues working directly with manufacturing teams, customers and suppliers
- Developing and establishing quality management system procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer specifications and contract requirements
- Supporting AS9100, NADCAP and Customer Audits
- Performing internal product and process audits, and external supplier audits ensuring compliance with Quality Management System. Develop and initiate programs to improve internal and supplier performance
- Using methodical and systemic analytical approaches to perform effective RCCA's
- Assesses quality performance trends and leads improvement efforts
- Writing work instructions, process, and procedure documents to ensure compliance with product, process, customer, and system requirements
- Developing statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts, providing training and coaching of others throughout the organization in SPC methodology
- Refine and enhance products and processes by applying continual improvement, lean manufacturing, 5s', and cost reduction activities to areas of production
- Compile and write training material and conducts training sessions on quality-related activities
- Providing Quality support for Manufacturing and Design Engineering group with identifying opportunities for improvement, while reviewing drawings, manufacturing sketches, change requests, routings and other engineering-related documentation
- Support AS9100 compliance
- Adhere to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies
- Conduct other duties as required
Education, Skills and Certifications
Engineering degree a relevant field, e.g., B. Eng. (Mechanical, Material Science, or equivalent)- 3+ years' experience as a Manufacturing or Test Engineer in an aerospace manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and expertise with ASTM, MIL, ISO, or other specified test methods applicable to plastics
- Experience with material flammability preferred
- Experience with TMA and DSC instrumentation preferred
- Ability to read blueprints and specifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation abilities with written communication and presentation abilities
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision
What We Have to Offer You
Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you'll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We're looking for energetic, motivated people with a can-do attitude and a desire to work smart. If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you'll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.
Plus, our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:
- Compensation range is $70-$110k annually, depending on experience
- Profit-Sharing Bonus Program
- Outstanding Health Care Benefits including no premiums for medical and vision for entire family & no premiums for dental for employee
- Company Matched 401K up to 8%
- Employee Assistance Plan
- We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
- Disability & Life Insurance Package
- Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays
ITAR - US Persons Status
Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.
General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO/DEI Statement
General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 473-5000.
Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace
General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.
**We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana.**
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