Quality Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Overview 

   Reports to: Quality Manager

   FLSA Status: Non-exempt Full-Time 

   Location: Garden Grove, CA

   Type: Full-Time

    Schedule: 1st Shift

Job Summary:

• Perform Gap analysis of new & revised customer specifications for detailed requirements to set up new processes or establish gaps between current practices and specification requirements.
• Have a thorough understanding of management systems, including the development, documentation, and implementation of these systems with respect to domestic standards or requirements. Supporting & maintaining Nadcap & AS9100 certification.
• Create, implement and maintain standard processing & equipment matrices to support compliance of flow down through requirements planning, product realization planning and associated activities
• Create, implement and verify the accuracy of standard process trees within mrp systems and to develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure process tree consistency and accuracy for like processes/approvals at each plant during the initial deployment of the mrp system.
• Perform internal & external audits and the development of operational and quality procedures to support the qualification of new processes and approvals.
• Oversee first article qualification to ensure time optimization, pricing evaluation and proper engineering.
• Manage deployment of new product, part numbers and processes and coordinate scheduling of new customer orders/packages.
• Manage or coordinate with planning for the creation of accurate and detailed work orders for all new and existing orders along with the creation of new technique cards.
• Perform project management to meet required goals and deadlines.
• Use Statistical Process Control tools (e.g. Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, Pareto, etc.) to evaluate potential risk when setting up new processes or reviewing changes to current processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other project team members to ensure continuous success in meeting required deadlines and product goals.
• Establish objectives for each individual project assigned to ensure that the team members have a clear understanding of expectations.
• Have a thorough understanding and be able to implement risk analysis philosophies/methodologies and their applications.
• Schedule required meetings, procure assets required, and communicate with required departments to ensure objectives are met.
• Create and revise internal processing procedures and quality work instructions for performing quality control tests.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints for masking instructions.
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Education Required: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school): Preferred

 Experience: 

• 3 plus years of experience in Aerospace Chemical Processing 
• Proficient in Blueprint Reading

 Computer Skills:
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and CATIA 

 Other Physical Requirements 

• Vision (Near, Distance)
• Sense of Sound - Able to hear average conversations
• Sense of Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Safety Glasses
• Finger Dexterity

 WORK ENVIRONMENT
Working conditions are normal for an office environment but may be exposed to shop conditions.

FLSA Status: Exempt Full-Time 

 Benefits: 

• Compensation Range $30 - $40 / HR (DOE) 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k  Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday

Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Additionally, Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The majority of work is performed in a manufacturing setting.

This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role. 

Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Education Required High School or better. Preferred Associates or better. Experience Required Blueprint Reading Experience in Chemical Processing Equal Opportunity Employer
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