Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer

Supervisor: Matt Cook

Classification: Exempt/Salary

Shift: MONDAY- THURSDAY 5:00am- 3:30pm

Summary: The Quality Engineer will work under the general direction of the site Quality Assurance leader and is responsible for establishing and controlling processes and associated paperwork to ensure compliance to internal, regulatory and customer quality assurance requirements within a manufacturing environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assists production by providing specification review and implementation to assure process integrity.

• Prepare First Article Inspection Plans to meet customer requirements.

• Assist in the coordination of internal audits as required

• Prepare training and instructional materials for personnel to obtain and maintain proper certifications.

• Apply knowledge to identify process improvements as well as coordinate and implement corrective/preventative actions.

• Responsible for leading and coordinating continuous improvement activities.

• Apply knowledge to identify process improvements as well as coordinate and implement corrective/preventative actions.

• Lends guidance and leadership to inspection by developing inspection plans/inspection models through the use of metrology interface technology.

• Effectively interface with internal and external customers to support contractual requirements and provide technical support. Possess a working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality System requirements.

• Prepare Customer documentation, such as but not limited to, Quality System checklists and audit readiness reviews. Maintain accurate records of inspection data and procedures.

• Uses metrics to track performance and initiate corrective action, where necessary.

• Ensure cost- effective administration of company and departmental practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 yrs minimum experience as Quality professional

• Working knowledge of AS9102

• Commercial and military aftermarket experience, including experience working within an FAA 145 Repair Station

• Working knowledge of 3MBD engineering and use of CATIA or Unigraphics

• Experience with assembly operations and aero structures

• Working familiarity with common Quality methodologies such as SPC, Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action.

• Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts and specification sheets.

• Effective oral/written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team/collaborative environment.

• Lean problem solving/waste elimination training and application.