Engineer, Quality III

About the role

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This Engineer, Quality III position is based in Clemmons, NC and is a full‑time, onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Applies 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 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Skills

• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• 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.