Overview
Operations Supervisor – Visual Inspection Jobs in Durham, NC at Lilly
Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers
Position Summary
Fairbanks Morse is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team. The Quality Engineer will spearhead incoming quality control and interface with suppliers to qualify new part and drive root cause corrective action as needed. The Quality Engineer resolves quality issues and implements process improvements. Additionally, this role creates comprehensive document packages to third party oversight bodies for new engines.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Create, interpret, comply with Quality Assurance Program standards
Provide local quality leadership and expertise by interfacing with the FMD Direct Layered Accountability process: daily huddle to provide countermeasures for operator and manager issues and investigate shop floor issues, providing solutions for identified part and process deficiencies
Disposition nonconforming product, implement effective defect containment, and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence of the problem
Investigate and ensure closure of customer product quality complaints and reported quality issues
Initiate engineering change orders to correct deficiencies and ensure acceptance criteria are clearly defined within engineering specifications and drawings, manufacturing job routers, and quality control documents
Assess and enhance internal and supplier process controls and capabilities to ensure product is manufactured in accordance with requirements
Perform product source surveillance and source inspections at supplier sites
Perform quality assurance program audits, including 10CFR50 Appendix B audits, Commercial Grade Surveys, and internal quality program audits
Monitor, analyze, and maintain localized quality metrics and objectives
Support and implement the policies, procedures, systems, and programs required to meet department and company objectives
Complete and remain current on all regulatory and company training
Review incoming material to ensure it meets documented standards and requirements
Lead and Facilitate 8-Step Problem solving teams to resolve acute or chronic sources of scrap, rework, or process deviations, or to capitalize on improvement opportunities
Perform other related duties and assignments as required
Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field, or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
Possess a high degree of problem-solving skill through application of basic quality tools
Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment; Minimum of 2 years
Understanding of common metals manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, forging, cutting, welding
Ability to make daily data driven decisions
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including weld symbology and GD&T
Ability read, comprehend, and assess industrial specific standards
Ability to understand the theory of operation of complex, highly engineered assemblies
Possess demonstrated excellent technical verbal and written communication skills
Action-oriented with the ability and drive to establish working relationships with people at all levels, internally and externally, to achieve positive results
Proven ability to effectively interact with other functional areas within a corporation (Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, Field Service, etc.)
Proficient in Windows and MS Office applications
Travel: Approx. 10%, including some day trips and some overnight.
Language: English
Other Requirements: Able to interface with ITAR and NOFORN information as needed.
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Title: Operations Supervisor – Visual Inspection
Company: Lilly
Location: Durham, NC
