Quality Engineer II

About the role

This position serves as the functional group nonconforming material report/material review board owners and drives the resolution of Nonconformance Reports (NCR). The role also facilitates Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Continuous Improvement (CI) processes for the functional areas based on internal audits and data-indicated problem areas.

Responsibilities

• Supports all Quality Management data, reports, analysis, etc. as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Analyzes and resolves design, manufacturing, and process issues varying from basic to very complex and technically challenging.
• Interfaces with Production Operations, Quality / Manufacturing Engineering and Material Support staff.
• Manages Material Review Boards to include disposition of non-conforming material, investigate/identify product containment, identify root cause and ensure corrective action is taken to prevent recurrence.
• Leads non-conformance issues through to root cause and corrective / preventive action.
• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.
• Devises / implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Audits processes for deficiency identification and correction.
• Attends program corrective action meetings, identifies trends, assists in problem resolution, and ensures responsible parties meet required standards through internal audits.
• Reviews documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Cookes and distributes components and supplies to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
• Performs mechanical/electrical drawing interpretation and problem resolution.
• Serves as the primary point-of-contact for quality inspectors and planners.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives including: Cross functional process development. Improving quality control and assurance processes.
• Leads planning, review, approval, and application of First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Provides leadership and manages program centric quality teams including mentoring other quality engineers and quality inspectors.
• Provides technical expertise to company employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field with 5+ years in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Or a bachelor's degree with six (6) years’ experience; or high school diploma with 12 years’ experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP), preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Engineering methods, processes, and tools.