Quality Engineer

Core Responsibilities:

Review customer contracts and requirements, and interpret customer and regulatory requirements to ensure effective integration into appropriate customer, engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality plans and quality management system-in-house and at suppliers.
Develop and analyze statistical data and specifications to establish product and process capabilities (Cp/Cpk).
Identify, develop, and implement process controls to meet customer/specification requirements.
Perform audits within the Company and at suppliers and work with the organization to ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal procedures (i.e. AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP, and Product Operation Sheets)
Prepare technical packages for Internal & Customer review: First Article, PPAP, and VSE, MRB concessions, etc.
Maintain configuration control of customer, regulatory, and internal documentation to meet contractual and corporate policy.
Investigate and provide effective relentless Root Cause Analysis along with Corrective and Preventive Actions for process and product non-conformances in-house and at supplier base.
Participate in and support the maintenance of the Quality Management System and Maintain Quality Department business metrics
Participate in cross-functional teams on process control, improvement, and optimization projects; participate in other continuous improvement projects (i.e. Kaizen, Baseline, Production, and Preparation Process (3P).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, aerospace experience desired.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to effectively influence and motivate others; must be able to deal with ambiguity and various changing requirements.
Must be able to work in and encourage a collaborative environment and to perform positively in high conflict situations.
Excellent quantitative, statistical and analytical skills with strong organization and project management skills.
Proven functional experience in a manufacturing environment with successful track record of results.
Proficient in the interpretation of customer drawings and specifications.
Proficient computer skills on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and statistical tools (i.e., Minitab).
Statistical Process Control background.
Green Belt certification preferred. Lean certification with practical experience, a plus.
Experience with Calibration Standard ANSI Z540, OEM and MRO regulations including NADCAP, FAR/EASA 145, CAAC and ISO9001/AS9100/AS9110 highly desirable.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and/or equivalent experience, preferably in a technical field.