Quality Assurance Engineer II

Seemann Composites, LLC was founded on its research and development innovation with composite fabrication processes and revolutionized the composites industry with the invention of SCRIMP, Seemann Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process. Patented thirty-two (32) years ago, SCRIMP continues to be the manufacturing approach for a large assortment of customer-focused products developed by our team. Seemann Composites is recognized as a world leader in composites manufacturing, providing state of the art composite and polymer solutions and technologies. As a Critical Supplier to the United States Navy's Industrial Base, Seemann Composites develops and manufactures specialized products in support of the submarine fleets and amphibious programs, in new construction and fleet maintenance. Customer commitments provide a strong backlog of work across many platforms and programs. SCI seeks motivated individuals who desire to have a direct impact and participate in all aspects of product design, development, and manufacturing to support our War Fighters and National Defense.

Seemann Composites is an agile small/medium size company with the flexibility to react quickly to customer needs and unencumbered by large corporate structure when making strategic business and technical moves. Our engineers participate in product development from beginning to delivery, in a truly unique multifaceted workplace environment. Seemann Composites is AS9100 Quality System certified.

Quality Assurance Engineer II at Seemann Composites at Seemann Composites support the quality direction of SCI and have the latitude to work in resource focused groups and product teams. Our Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), typically include Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Logistics, and Production.

Seemann Composites has an opening for a Quality Assurance Engineer II at our facility in Gulfport, MS. The work will include interfacing with other engineers, and IPT members toward accomplishing the project objectives.

Typical duties of our Quality Engineers maintaining and improving the organization's Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements. This position supports manufacturing operations through quality planning, internal auditing, supplier qualification, government property management oversight, and measurement system control.

Job Requirements:

• Assigned several quality responsibilities
• Develop, review, and update quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records.
• Monitor quality metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain calibration records and coordinate external calibration services
• Assist with external audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
• Lead Internal audits and support third party Quality Management System audits and Source Inspections
• Lead root cause, corrective and preventive action investigations and follow up as required
• Evaluate quality control processes and protocols recommending new or improved processes as necessary

• Collaborate with various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Bachelor of Science in Composites, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical, Aerospace, or other related engineering degree, such as Naval Architecture. A combination of extensive work experience (3-6 Years) plus other unrelated
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance

• Due to the nature of our work, United States Citizenship is required

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Good Oral and written communication skills
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, customer specifications and material requirements
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Engineering and Quality Management Systems
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D drawings
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems
• Experience with First Article Inspections
• Creation of work instructions, procedures or technical writing
• Hands on fabrication experience
• Experience with composite materials and fabrication of composite structures

Company Benefits:

• Health Insurance with low deductible and out of pocket expenses
• Short- And Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401K plan including 100% match up to 5% of total compensation
• Life Insurance
• Minimum of 8 Paid Holidays in addition to paid plant closure between Christmas and New Years
• Starting PTO of 120 hours/year
• Additional paid leave for Adverse Weather Events and Bereavement

Essential Physical Requirement:

Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, stretching, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can vary but noise is usually low to moderate.

You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty. Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required but it is not usual.

Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply. go to www.seemanncomposites.com