Responsibilities
Applies a strong knowledge of quality control and quality systems in developing and improving those aspects to ensure that the business meets internal, customer, regulatory, and AS9100 requirements.
Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure quality products are delivered to our customers.
Understand and analyze complex problems, and act as the facilitator for leading cross functional teams for customer required RCCAs and MRB submissions
Develop APQP (FAIR/PPAP/PFMEA/Control Plan) in support of new program launches and develop inspection plans to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, and ideas to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Leadership.
Coordinate/lead process improvements, cost reduction and/or defect reduction projects.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing techniques as well as Process Validation and Six Sigma Problem Solving skills.
Maintain, analyze, and distribute required Quality Metrics/KPIs
Leads/facilitates Customer requested investigations & failure analysis reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent technical field
Or
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering in a similar and/or related industrial environment.
Minimum 3 years in a Quality Engineer role in an aerospace company or complex manufacturing environment preferred
Knowledge of GD&T and its principles, proficient in blue-print reading
Ability to analyze data to use in sound decision making
Quality experience working directly with customers
Familiarization/experience in the following methodologies is preferred:
DMAIC and 8 Disciplines (8D) problem solving
Statistical Process Control
Strong problem-solving skills
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of AS9100 Rev D and FAA requirements highly preferred
Internal audit training/experience and statistical analysis experience highly preferred.
Certification as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred
Six Sigma and Lean experience preferred.
Position Criteria
Ability to multitask
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
This Position Reports to: Director, Quality Assurance
Does position have direct reports? No
FLSA status: exempt
Project management skills
Professionalism in dealing with adverse or difficult situations
Ability to analyze data to use in sound decision making.
Skills with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced skills with Excel, plus Minitab a plus.