Sr. Quality Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Quality Engineer

Location: Cleveland, OH

Business Unit: Team Wendy

Purpose of Position:

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Quality Engineer specializing in Quality and Ballistic Manufacturing to join our team. This role will involve leading the improvement and strengthening of our manufacturing and quality processes related to ballistic materials. This position will report to the Director of Quality of the Head Protection SBU, and will be a key role on the Quality Team.

Essential Duties and/or Functions:

• Provide direction, leadership and supervisory oversight of Quality Engineers, Inspectors and Technicians -Bldg-5 (Direct Reports).

• Responsible for Quality planning activities for supporting new and current product service offerings with emphasis on Ballistic Manufacturing, Process Review, Quality Control, Auditing, Testing and Data Review for DOD/Commercial products.

• Provide necessary support and Data KPI reporting for Quality Ballistic Manufacturing for Tier 2, Tier 3 and Management Review.

• Cross-functionally coordinate with R&D, Operations, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing and all stakeholders in supporting quality interactions across the business supporting best practices, effective communication, alignment and execution of actions.

• Oversee Corrective action process for CAR reporting mainly Ballistic Manufacturing- Bldg.5, update CAR logs and evidence gathering

• Provide project support of Ballistic Range, Testing requirements and data collection (Tulip) (IFS) and reporting. for contract requirements.

• Assist in ensuring Inspection, FAT, sampling plans, including Quality control plans are implemented and supported for all products.

• Develop test methods and related procedures, quality alerts, signage and visual aids to improve overall effectiveness of processes and performance.

• Conduct and/or oversee internal audits as lead auditor, scheduling and leading internal audits, audit reporting and closure.

• Support Quality / Engineering FMEA requirements ensuring product requirements are met, determining risks, and identifying product

• Conduct quality training, on-boarding and all ISO related process training as required.

• Maintain test records (electronic and hard copy) for easy retrieval.

• Perform detailed data analysis and prepare reports.

• Support customer-specific requests including, but not limited to, testing, product certs (COC) and related test data.

• 10-20% travel may be required to support business and or projects related to Unity / Osprey.

• Additional duties as assigned and or needed to support the business.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 Years experience working in the capacity as SQE or may be based on experience and engineering acumen. (Must Have)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Biomed or Chemistry Engineering.

• ASQ CQE certification or equivalent experience

• Proven experience and knowledge of ISO-9001 Quality Management Standards

• Proficient in measurement, inspection and testing methods including experience with Gage R&R, Capability and Performance.

• Knowledgeable statistical analysis, using Minitab, SPC, Excel, Pivot Tables etc.

• Process auditing experience-ISO 9001-2015 Lead Auditor

• Experience with structured problem-solving techniques.

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.

• Extensive use of Microsoft word and excel is required.

• Ability to lead without authority. Must have the maturity and discipline to manage conflict and see big picture).

• Visibility and engagement both Bldg-1, Bldg-5 supporting production in identifying areas of improvement, workmanship applying good documentation practices with the ability to drive quality awareness across modalities, departments, and plants.

Preferred/Desired Skills and/or Experiences:

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to travel as needed.

• Flexibility to adapt in a fast paced and changing environment

• Ability to manage time and deadlines -accountabilities and ownership of quality

About Avon Protection:

We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world's militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear ("CBRN"), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule

• Competitive Compensation Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• 401k Matching

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.

To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $85,000to $98,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability