Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer III is responsible for all aspects of assigned Program as Quality Engineer, including internal quality performance objectives, customer interface, program Quality and supplier quality support.

Responsibilities

• Perform Contract review for Quality requirements and implement appropriate actions to fulfill those requirements such as Quality plans, FAI (First Article inspection)
• Customer PDR, CDR reviews, Customer audits and act as final review and sign-off for product shipments to the Customer.
• Performs Preliminary Reviews of NCRs and evaluates in-process rejections via QA Process procedures for Non-conforming Material and MRB Activity.
• Maintain supplier evaluation/assessment reports. Interface with various company departments to assist in resolving quality problems and provide information to support ISO/AS9100 requirements.
• Interfaces with customers, vendors, and various company departments to resolve quality problems and provide information and may perform internal and/or supplier surveys and audits.
• Reviews completed Work Order, and Test data packages prior to shipment to ensure product performance meets specified standards and perform final Product sell-off to the Customer or DCMA as required.
• Ensure training of subordinate employees in quality or other required functions.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to address quality problems via formal Customer, Internal or Supplier corrective and preventive actions.
• Presents oral and visual presentations during technical meetings.
• Supports and implements added scope objectives and activities outlined by Quality Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years Quality Engineering "Hands-on" experience.
• Preferred one or more certifications in Quality Sciences such as Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, ISO/AS9100, SPC, ASQ certified engineer/manager/auditor, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in oral and written presentations.
• Must have interfaced or performed as a liaison to the customer for QA – ie Experience in this role with DCMA or other government agencies preferred.
• Must be familiar with and have experience in design phase activities, manufacturing test and evaluation, working with electromechanical systems and mechanical hardware.
• Should be familiar with government and commercial specifications for Quality Assurance, and Test and Evaluation.
• Must be computer literate and have hands-on experience with current MS Office Software utilities and application programs.