Quality Engineer I

Who we are:  

Electra is reinventing iron production to tackle the nearly 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions produced from iron and steelmaking. Its patented process uses chemistry and renewable energy to transform a variety of grades of iron ore into environmentally responsible pure iron at scale. By maximizing the value of Earth’s resources and minimizing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, Electra is forging a green future from the ground up. With a collaborative culture and passion for disrupting the status quo, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the opportunity to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet. 

What you will do:  

The Quality Engineer I will perform several selective types of inspection events, complete and maintain related documentation, and assist in implementing an inspection process using a continuous improvement approach.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Perform several types of inspections, including incoming, first article inspections (FAI), in-process assembly, and special inspection requests from quality or engineering
• Assist with supplier compliance requirement activities, including supplier communication and supplier corrective action request processing 
• Perform analysis, documentation, and troubleshooting for non-conforming parts and vendor rework parts 
• Collaborate with team members to discuss print interpretation, intent, criticality of a dimension, and measurement technique as necessary 
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment 
• Assist in the implementation of policies, operating procedures, and quality systems 
• Assist Warehouse team with inspections and allocating staging and inventory storage areas as needed 
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team:   

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or related OR equivalent years of experience in industry 
• Inspection tool experience – calipers, gauge pins, micrometers, height gauge, CMM, Vision systems
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives 
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles 
• Knowledge of engineering drawings & diagrams 
• Basic understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups 
• Ability to adapt to multiple and/or changing projects simultaneously and possess the ability to thrive in a continuous improvement environment 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)  
• Basic organizational and time management skills 
• Experience with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint