Quality Assurance Engineer

Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its 60 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally. Under the supervision of Quality Assurance Manager - Disc this position is responsible for assisting in defining, implementing, and maintaining all aspects of the quality management system (QMS) practices and procedures, as well as PED, ATEX, and NQA-1 certifications.  This position will work closely with the site QA Manager to ensure that the processes and procedures within the QMS are adhered to by site personnel as well as ensure that these associated business processes are aligned. This role, in conjunction with the site QA Manager, will be responsible for the execution of the site level internal audits and managing external audits. In addition, the QA Engineering will assist the QA Manager in the analysis of discrepancies in performance measures and compliance and will initiate actions with the site level managers to ensure compliance with those measures.    Requirements - Develop and implement quality systems, manuals and procedures to comply with AS9100/ISO9001, PED, ATEX, NQA-1, customer and other regulatory requirements. - Performs internal audits and reports to management on the effectiveness of the QMS and suggestions for improvement. - Perform system audits of other company facilities and suppliers. - Represents Company in regulatory and customer audits, facility surveys and third-party inspections. - Work to facilitate corrective actions to resolve nonconformities, especially related to system and standard compliance and product conformity. - Assist and advise the QA Manager and Quality Supervisor on issues related to compliance as needed.  - Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, documented procedures, engineering specifications, and customer requirements. - Provide training programs and instruction to employees related to regulatory and statutory compliance. - Work to maintain and develop QMS documentation (procedures, manuals, etc.) which meet all statutory and regulatory requirements. - Assists in Contract Review and Project reviews to identify all requirements and perform analysis on CDC’s ability to meet those requirements. - Works in conjunction with the QC supervisor to assist and answer questions that arise from QC inspectors. - Coordinate problem solving teams to identify and implement improvement activities. - Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent with three (3) years’ experience in quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.  - Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as welding, metallurgy, testing of rupture discs/valves, and process control techniques. - Experience in the maintenance of QMS. - Experience as an Internal Auditor for standards such as ISO9001, AS9100, IATF16949, NQA-1 - Experience in working with suppliers and supply chain to resolve issues. - Experience in leading and facilitating RCCA’s. TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC: - Strong computer skills sufficient to successfully use company ERP system, MS Office, and statistical methods - Working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Quality Principles) - Math and calculation - Problem solving and RCCA - Data gathering and analysis - Critical thinking, reasoning and analyzing - Detailed understanding of quality management systems (ISO, AS, APEX, etc). - Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills - Well-developed planning and organizational skills - Knowledge of applicable certification standards and codes BEHAVORIAL: - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator. - Attention to detail. - Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; most solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions. - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers. - Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less them than others; can attend to a broader range of activities. - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. - Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can’t; can simplify complex process; gets more out of fewer resources. - Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. - Sincere dedication to the best interests of the company, its customers and employees. - Create a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team; can assess each person’s not button and use it to get the best out from them; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel their work is important; is someone people like working for and with. - Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person’s career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder - Concern for quality, accuracy, and safety. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Sufficient manual dexterity to successfully use a computer. - Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours per day, though possibly more when overtime is required. - Frequently required to stand and/or walk, up to 2 hours per day, and make frequent trips from the office area to the manufacturing area. - Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing area, including, but not limited to, safety glasses and safety shoes. - Minor travel may be required (Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more. Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities