Quality Assurance Engineer

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP Cudahy) is a high alloy sand casting foundry that has been in operations for over 50 years.  We manufacture alluminum components for the defense and commercial markets.  CPP Cudahy is a fast -paced manufacturing company currently seeking a driven Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team.  

CPP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes a bonus program, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401K with match, paid vacation and holidays, paid training, 5% quarterly bonus potential and a great team culture!

Check us out at www.cppcorp.com to learn more about our products and CPP Corporation.  Apply to the position directly at www.cppcorp.com/careers 

QUALITY ENGINEER

The Quality Engineer will be  working cooperatively in a team environment to support development of robust manufacturing processes and quality systems to support the company’s growth in the industrial and aerospace casting markets.
Quality system and problem-solving skills are essential to the job. Quality engineers will beresponsible for ensuring the quality system, manufacturing, inspection and test processes, and product characteristics comply with both customer requirements and governmental regulations.  You will also be a key member of the QA team, providing feedback on quality issues and facilitating nonconforming material and corrective action activities. This position is one that requires the employee to obtain various customer-required certifications.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and advance CPP quality systems, procedures, and practices
• Able to interpret customer drawings, specifications, reports, and basic working knowledge of GD&T
• Communicate with customers to resolve/address quality system concerns/inquires
• Use problem solving tools and techniques to increase profitability
• Routinely audit production lots for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of the results
• Participation during customer/external audits including preparation, guidance, and closure
• Active participation in continuous improvement efforts
• Responsible for quality enforcement of casting manufacturing process.  Continuous improvement of process/product such that castings meet or exceed customer expectations
• Support the identification of process yield issues using various data analysis techniques (statistical, mathematical, DOE, 6 Sigma, etc.) to uncover variables in the process that are not maintained in a controlled fashion
• Generate quality shipment documentation including certificates of conformance and other quality audit checklists
• Drive closure of preventative/corrective actions, customer returns/inquires
• Manage resolution of non-conforming material/processes
• Contract review in adherence with CPP standards and practices
• Coordinate with engineering team applicable qualification documentation and data submittal packages
• Interact with CPP NDT level III personnel to ensure product compliance
• Good written communication skills are required to develop internal job instructions
• Support Gage R&R studies, process capability, SPC, correlation and other data related statistical activities
• Document quality work procedures and processes
• Work closely with other departments to ensure organization objectives are achieved
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere with respect and communication in a professional manner
• Utilize basic engineering skills to approach problems analytically and derive sound conclusions
• Good verbal communication skills and can feel at ease communicating with customers and engineering groups
• Familiar with FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documentation

The candidate must be able to travel periodically to other CPP facilities, customers, and vendors to provide problem-solving and technical/audit support. 

Salary Range:  $80-100K  DOE
Exempt/Full time
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of quality and quality systems, such as AS9100 or NADCAP.
• 2- 5 years of work experience in an foundry or related field
• Familiarity with the investment casting industry and related processes is desirable
• Familiar with FMEA, Control Plan and PPAP documentation
• Strong communication skills, good PC skills, program management skills
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing a plus
• Able to work independently with minimal directions

Check us out at www.cppcorp.com to learn more about our products and CPP Corporation.  Apply to the position directly at www.cppcorp.com/careers 

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.  Consolidated Precision Product adheres to all US Export Administration Regulations.
It is the policy of CPP Corporation to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity. CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or other legally protected status.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
 
                                                                EOE/M/F/DISABLED/VETERANS

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position