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Job Description Job DescriptionLaunch Your Career With PurposeNammo Perry is a center of excellence for the design, development and production of munitions and pyrotechnic products for the U.S. Department of Defense. Nammo employees working at the Florida site manufacture all types of 40mm low and high velocity ammunition; pyrotechnic marking; signaling and tactical illumination devices; battlefield effects training simulators; demolition charges; hand grenade fuzes; and other ammunition components. Additionally, they provide load, assemble, and pack (LAP) services for large caliber direct-fire ammunition.The Manufacturing Quality Engineer (MQE) is responsible for driving continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process to improve first pass yield, reduce the Cost of Poor Quality, and address timely quality discrepancies and countermeasures to minimize any impact on delivery commitments. The MQE will collaborate with their Program Team in assessing, developing and executing process improvement initiatives and operational enhancement programs that deliver strategic value and profitable growth for their program and the business.Unique Benefits Designed with Care:Monday - Thursday work week working 10-hour daysRelocation assistance may be provided401(K) with a 6% company match100% Employer-Paid Employee Only Medical Plan OptionEmployer Health Saving Account ContributionsGenerous PTO and nine paid holidaysWhat You'll Do: Precision in ActionCoordinate all quality activities in manufacturing and works collaboratively with Customer Quality Engineering to ensure the flow-down and compliance with customer contractual requirementsWorks with Production Supervisor, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineer, Program Manager and other disciplines to ensure the quality of the productInvestigate internal and external quality concerns, and lead cross functional teams to determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actionsInspect and review lot manufacturing and quality records completeness and correctnessAnalyze work instructions and procedures for errors and potential failure pointsDrives quality improvements through reducing variation with process controls, implementing clear quality defect criteria, generating clear and accurate manufacturing work instructions, performing effective training, and introduction of creative and innovative human error elimination tools.Works with Supplier Quality Engineering in the effective resolution of supplier quality defects affecting manufacturing first pass yieldWorks with Manufacturing Engineering in the optimization of manufacturing processes (including automation), in-process and final quality inspection methods to reduce ergonomic safety risks for manufacturing and quality control employeesSupports Engineering during both the development cycle and product introduction phase for various defense and military related productsEnsures the execution of customer product quality plans and compliance to customer specificationsEstablishes trends, Pareto's, and analyzes manufacturing quality data to help drive continuous improvement activities by utilizing team-oriented problem-solving methodsActively participates in Visual Daily Management and drives quality countermeasures for timely resolution of quality discrepanciesConducts frequent process spot audits, and drives and coordinates rapid response with manufacturing, and quality control supervisors and leads, manufacturing engineering and workforce employees as necessaryEnsures the manufacturing activities are performed in compliance with the Quality Management System requirementsBuilds a quality library of defects, containment and corrective actions and lessons learnedPrepares and communicates quality alerts to heighten employee awareness towards internal or external quality concernsWhat Dedicated Teammates BringBS Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials) or similarStrong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, and sound judgement coupled with effective decision-making skillsPassion for problem solving and continuous improvementAbility to drive Containment, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in a cross-functional team environmentKnowledge and experience with a variety of Lean tools such as, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Visual Management, 5S, 5Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, Problem Solving Process, and Visual Project ManagementExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlinesCapability of delivering results in a high paced and constantly changing environment.Excellent attention to detail and follow upStrong work ethic, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team atmosphereGood understanding of statistics, with particular emphasis on process control, sample selection and measurement systemsStrong oral and written communication skillsGood organization and project time management skillsAbility to create and implement process control plansProficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and ExcelPreferred QualificationsDemonstrated experience as a Quality Engineer in the Defense Industry working in ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants.Experience with measurement equipment such as optical comparators and CMM'sExperience with AS9100 / ISO 9000 quality management systems, corrective and preventative action, CDRLs. NDT, MIL-STD-1916, and MIL-STD-1168Six Sigma Green belt certification or higherExperience with statistical analysis software such as MinitabExperience with PFMEAs, PLVs and SPCASQ Certification, CQE/Quality AuditorOur Woking Conditions and RequirementsMust submit to and pass a drug test pursuant to Company Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes random testingMust have good vision (may be corrected)Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to sitMust be able to travelMust be able to endure sunshine and weather extremesMust be able to endure fumes that are within OSHA accepted standardsMust have stamina to work more than the scheduled workday when needed, including nights and weekendsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to pick up, handle, and otherwise work paperThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate ( Must be physically present during business hours