Employed!

It's Official!

Today, I received and agreed to a very nice employment offer from Carlyle, Inc. for a Quality Engineer position.  I start Tuesday, September 5th and am anxious to start exploring this brand new chapter in my life.

Carlyle is a major player in the aerospace world with several huge clients.  Their main product is wiring and cable assemblies for every area in today's cutting-edge aircraft.   When I visited, I was completely and totally impressed with the company and operations.

Of interest, I saw several very large frames being built to house much of the cockpit instrumentation in a Boeing aircraft.  The wiring harnesses were very complex and are held to very strict standards and must pass some stringent testing.  The client will typically include required testing procedures and strict standards to be met.  An ohm or two can be the difference between a good test and a bad test.  Oxidation on connectors will also cause failures.   Sounds like fun!

My job will be to develop and modify testing procedures for these behemoths.  I'll spot things that can be done more efficiently and troubleshoot problem areas on the factory floor.  Apparently, there are other 'special projects' they've also earmarked for me. 

Read on for the Job Description...

Description

CARLYLE, INCORPORATED Job Description Job Title: Quality Engineer Department: Quality Assurance Reports to: Quality Assurance Manager FLSA Status: Exempt SUMMARY: Performs quality engineer tasks of planning and implementation of a Quality Program which provides for the evaluation of those quantitative and qualitative characteristics deemed significant to the quality of a production project line of moderate complexity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision: 1. Prepares, implements and maintains Inspection Test Plans (ITP) by interpreting the applicable engineering drawings and specification and customer requirements. 2. Reviews Manufacturing Process Plans (Pick-Tickets) and Manufacturing Processes to the requirements of applicable engineering drawings and specifications to assure adequate inspection requirements are incorporated. 3. Participates in performing verification tests on tools and procedures to determine overall testing requirements are met. 4. Conducts audits of products, processes, and procedures to determine compliance to previously established requirements associated with the manufacture of company products. 5. Participates in evaluating any deficiencies identified during an audit, in order to determine the severity of the infraction. Conducts investigations, studies, and experiments by utilizing technical knowledge of statistical and problem solving techniques. Generates data necessary to resolve and correct production related problems. 6. Accountable for accurate investigations and reports required with routing quality audits. 7. Performs “in-place” (i.e., on factory floor, in office areas, etc.) reviews and works with Carlyle management to define needs and plans for providing required training and priorities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Other duties as required in support of the department and company. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelors degree or technical education or equivalent. 2. Knowledge and broad understanding of company policies, practices and procedures as well as general quality-related knowledge. 3. Two to four years experience in an electronics manufacturing environment. 4. Excellent written and oral communications skills. 5. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment. 6. Advanced computer skills for spread sheets, work processing and database documentation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Combined sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks. • Manual dexterity used frequently with repetitive finger motion. • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds • Reaching, stretching, crouching or stooping on a frequent basis with pushing and/or pulling occasionally. • Hearing and speaking required. • Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.