Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer reports directly to the Quality Manager and is responsible for Quality Planning as part of contract review, document control functions (including externally provided and internally generated), and leading Quality Assurance audits. The role monitors quality within the plant and assists in managing the quality management system to ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, procedures, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead quality assurance improvement programs for continuous improvement.
• Manage the development and analysis of statistical data and specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations.
• Develop and analyze statistical and product/process performance data to recommend and implement improvements.
• Provide quality support to improve process performance and capability.
• Execute initiatives for the development, implementation, and improvement of appropriate Quality Management Systems, including documentation and advanced quality planning for new products, processes, and services.
• Provide quality interface and expertise between the organization and customers to ensure needs and expectations are understood and satisfied, including contract review/flow down and compliance management.
• Recommend policies, procedures, and standards to leverage best practices and standardized manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate the investigation and elimination of quality problems and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Participate in all aspects of new product introduction and the Internal Auditing Program to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Lead Quality Planning activities within contract review to ensure compliance with customer purchase order requirements.
• Facilitate the Specification Management System, including regular audits.
• Assist in preparation for regulatory audits using required tools.
• Develop, implement, and conduct training programs to increase Quality Assurance skills.
• Assist in the management of the Corrective/Preventative Action system (Q-Pulse).
• Lead Risk Assessment activities related to equipment, suppliers, customer requirements, and processes.
• Oversee the Calibration program and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Support the facilitation of the Quarterly Management Review.
• Coordinate and lead Material Review Board meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality role within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace and applicable regulatory authority knowledge/experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, Technology, Quality, or other technical fields.
• Experience utilizing problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis) and associated statistical tools.
• Six Sigma and Lean experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Quality Management Systems such as AS131000, AS9100, ISO-9001, or other industry-specific standards; certification and implementation knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to analyze data for sound decision-making.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Program Quality experience with Prime Engine Suppliers and associated portals.
• Strong knowledge of tools used in APQP and PPAP processes (e.g., PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Key Characteristics, Measurement System Analysis, Process Capability, Process Flow, Preventive Maintenance).
• Lead auditor qualification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Metals manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Q-Pulse experience a plus.