Forrest Machine Inc.

Support quality and manufacturing processes including audits, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives in aerospace manufacturing. | Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of aerospace quality or manufacturing experience with proficiency in AS9102 FAIR, PPAP, GD&T, and quality management systems. | Position Overview: applicants that have not worked for a company for at least one year will not be considered General Responsibilities • Support and assist in Special Process Qualifications/Source Qualifications and maintain KPI’s and Metrics • Highly proficient in AS9102 FAIR, PPAP and Process Validation activities. • Develop and improve quality plans to assure compliance with manufacturing processes, customer and engineering requirements. • Active MRB/Quality Clinic Team Member, tracking manufacturing process and driving RCCA problem solving • Review material certifications and job folder prior to manufacturing. • Supports the Internal Contract Review process as required. • Reviews and approvals outside processing purchase orders • Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives/Kaizen events to achieve organizational goals. • Conducts Internal and Supplier Audits, as required • Supports Supplier Development and Customer Quality programs • Create In-process and Final Inspection Method Sheets, conducts Gage R&R and Correlation Studies • Additional duties as assigned by Forrest Machine, Inc. Management Qualifications • Due to ITAR regulations, it requires proof of US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency. • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering or related field. • 3 plus years relevant Quality or Manufacturing experience in Aerospace or other complex machining industry. • Familiarity with Aerospace Customer’s requirements. • Understanding of or the aptitude to understand QMS requirements in compliance with aerospace customers, AS/ISO Industry Standards. • Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) • Highly proficient in GD&T with attention to detail. • Prior DQR & LCS Certification a PLUS. • Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Internal auditing a PLUS. • Familiarization with CMM measurement (i.e., Zeiss Calypso) a PLUS. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to manage projects to completion in a cross functional, collaborative team environment. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision • A team-oriented attitude and willingness to support colleagues is an asset. Equal Employment Opportunity Forrest Machine, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. ABOUT FORREST MACHINE, INC Since 1973, Forrest Machine, Inc. has been a family owned and operated business. At our manufacturing facility in Berlin, Connecticut we machine and assemble components for aerospace and commercial industries. With a focus on customer service, we are constantly evolving to meet our clients’ changing needs, ever advancing technical standards, and the principles of lean manufacturing. As an AS9100 registered manufacturer with more than three decades of experience we pride ourselves on producing high quality machined parts and assemblies that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations in quality, service, reliability and price. We are currently growing and looking for additional staff to help support our continued growth.