Quality Engineer II

Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for numerous specialized tasks, including procedural maintenance of ISO/AS9100 quality documentation, including FAA 14 CFR Part 21 compliance. General responsibilities will vary within the assigned business unit, with primary product support activities for customer flow down initiatives, problem resolution, and assistance to production personnel.

Essential Functions

• Direct communication with Customers and various regulatory agencies
• Schedule any on-site quality activities with customers
• Maintain a large amount of quality system data, including operational performance, data, and quality management system documents as needed
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key customers and regulatory focals
• Clearly communicate requirements, formulate an approach, and effectively work with all parties involved to reach a workable solution within the framework of related regulatory requirements to achieve a common goal
• Manage product or manufacturing related issues regarding a product line item, AmSafe employee training, participation in continuous improvement events, and other improvement programs

Competencies

• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Communication Proficiency
• Time Management
• Technical Capacity
• Ability to conduct training
• Excellent Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple databases for quality records
• Ability to coordinate procedural initiatives

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly talk or hear
• Frequently stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Sometimes climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a salaried, exempt from overtime, full-time position. Regularly work in excess of 40 hours per week. Travel Some travel should be expected for this position. A valid passport must be available or be able to be acquired.

Required Education and Experience

• BS in an engineering / technical discipline preferred
• Background in an FAA Part 21 environment
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing quality engineering discipline
• Experience in interpreting blueprints with application of assembly processes for electro-mechanical components and final assemblies
• Greenbelt or lean certification preferred

Additional Information

AmSafe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment because of a person’s race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, genetics, marital status, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran’s status, gender identity or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals. AmSafe reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "at-will."

The employment relationship remains "at-will."

This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control regulations, specifically the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful applicant must be a U.S. Person as defined by the regulations.