Quality Engineer I

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ATI is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our facility located in Cudahy, WI. A successful Quality Engineer is responsible for utilizing engineering talents to support new product introduction, reduce cost, reduce variation in our processes, eliminate waste, and minimize opportunities for defects. Assists the Senior Manager, Quality by supporting the Quality Management System and managing the APQP/PPAP process required by external customers.

Essential Functions:

• Lead communication and collaboration with customers to ensure their expectations are consistently met.
• Contribute to the analysis of Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics and initiate engineered solutions to address reject PPM (both internal and external).
• Gain familiarity with existing manufacturing equipment and processes; contribute to engineering solutions for optimizing manufacturing process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead or assist in the implementation of new manufacturing technologies, process controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion cross-functional teams during the APQP process in the development of Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and Measurement System methodologies and documentation. Focus on optimizing parts and/or processes to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and minimize defects.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams in problem-solving activities, utilizing tools such as cause/effect diagrams, Pareto analysis, FMEA, and others to drive effective resolutions.
• Apply advanced statistical methods (e.g., Regression Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, and Design of Experiments) to identify and validate critical process and product characteristics, ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Oversee communication of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements to suppliers and manage final PPAP submissions to customers for new and revised products.
• Support the Quality Management System by participating in internal and external audits (ISO 9001/AS 9100, Nadcap, and customer-specific audits) and help maintain certifications through the implementation of new industry and customer-specific requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, or other equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering experience preferred
• 1+ year of experience with interpreting engineering models/prints, GD&T, measurement systems, process control, and statistical knowledge

Preferred

• Lean/Six-sigma black belt or ASQ-CQE certification
• Experience with some or all of the following manufacturing processes: Forging, Heat Treat, Machining, Non-destructive Testing

Essential Skills

• Passion for problem solving and continuous improvement on manufacturing processes
• Communications skills and sufficient technical background to work through challenges with customers and supply chain
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and specifications

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.