Engineer, Quality

About the role

We are seeking a Program Quality Engineer for our facility in Macomb, MI.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to process nonconforming parts (MRB), resolve engineering and process constraints/limitations, provide robust corrective actions (RCCA), and support audits.
• Collaborate with customer/TGS team to execute NPI requirements and cost savings initiatives.
• Own key elements for the development, review, monitor, and improvement activities directly related to end-customer requirements.
• Ensure all customer requirements are established, documented, communicated, and maintained in compliance.
• Provide quality interface and expertise between the organization and its customers and suppliers to proactively assure customer needs and expectations are understood and satisfied.
• Interpret and evaluate test results against required engineering requirements, specifications, and standards to ensure full compliance.
• Review and provide disposition on customer returns. Submit and close out Notice of Escapes (NOE) in coordination with the customer.
• Manage and submit First Article Inspection to the customer.
• Guide engineers and inspectors on engineering and inspection requirements.
• Participate in APQP/PPAP and provide documentation to customers.
• Collaborate daily with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Understand and analyze complex problems and derive solutions.
• Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas, and concepts to a diverse audience including program managers, customers, and executive management.
• Track and report monthly quality performance metrics.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to fully understand requirement flow downs.
• Understand the design intent, requirements, and specifications of products as well as manufacturing processes, process controls, and failure modes.
• Provide support in development and evaluation of product and process capability, process control plans, analysis of conditions, and process audits with the objective of improving process performance and capability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CQE, CQA, CQM, Green/Black-Belt, or other similar professional certification highly desired.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality Role in an Aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge in metrological and metallurgical inspection.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) training.
• Knowledge of AS9100D and AS13100 requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of reading blueprints and interpretation of customer specification and international specifications.
• Experience with Advanced Quality Processes (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, 8D, A3 Problem Solving).
• Working knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) standards, practices, and customer engagement.
• Experience facilitating effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Compliance and regulatory experience.
• Strong technical, quantitative, analytical, and data management skills.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with an organization at all levels.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft and ERP applications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for long periods while working on a computer or documentation.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Must be capable of withstanding long periods of viewing data on a computer screen and/or paper format.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance starting on your first day
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
• Recognition and Service Award Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Onsite Fitness Center – Free!
• Climate controlled environment