Quality Engineer

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. With 10 locations across North America, our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart. Since 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable, safe, and efficient products and services. Our team of experts stays ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

About the role

The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for interpreting customer contract requirements, engineering drawings and data sets, specifications, and other technical information to ensure compliance and proper implementation in the Sonaca North America Quality Management System (QMS). This role spans the entire scope of the QMS, from contract/proposal review through final delivery and documentation of quality acceptance. The QE supports Sonaca North America’s Strategy, Quality Policy, and Values by ensuring total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate customer contractual requirements.
• Provide interface to the customer for quality-related activities.
• Host and support customer or industry quality audits or certification activities.
• Create Quality Assurance Program Plans, as applicable.
• Update and maintain procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Conduct process and product audits in support of quality compliance.
• Participate in design review, design verification, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) support, as required.
• Create inspection plans and methods for manufacturing operations, including inspection equipment and tools, and First Article Inspection (FAI) plans.
• Assist and train personnel in procedures and processes, establishing and documenting inspection criteria and process improvements, including process auditing.
• Participate in and lead team-based corrective action and continuous improvement efforts related to quality.
• Utilize qualitative and statistical methods and tools to collect, summarize, analyze, interpret, and communicate process capability and performance, including statistical process control (SPC) tools.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and departments on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, quality, or science preferred, along with 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in the aerospace industry. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry is preferred.
• Inspection of detail parts, tooling, and assemblies required. Aerospace inspection experience and knowledge of computer-aided design systems and digital product definition or model-based definition objects is preferred.
• Experience working with CATIA.
• Quality Control Plan Development.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102.
• Net-Inspect Application.
• Auditing experience required, preferably to AS9000/AS9100. Lead Auditor certification for AS9000/AS9100 preferred.
• Experience in performing root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to use enterprise applications (e.g., material resource planning, product lifecycle management) and special software applications.
• Certification to the Body of Knowledge for ASQ Quality Engineering preferred.
• US Citizenship.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor, including eye, ear, and foot protection.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds.

Pay

$81,000-$90,000 annually

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Employee assistance plan for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition assistance.

Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions.