Quality Specialist

About the Role

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. The Quality Specialist ensures the product and process meet agreed contractual requirements by implementing, maintaining, and monitoring quality plans for manufacturing sand castings for the aerospace industry. Activities include process planning and validation, inspection and test methodology, control of nonconforming material, issue resolution, and product acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with internal and external customers to verify all technical requirements and oversee the sand casting manufacturing processes.
• Perform contract review by interpreting engineering drawings and related technical documents.
• Work directly with external Customer’s requirements and programs—Product/Process approval and verification, measure and monitor process capability, participate in process improvement initiatives, and other program and part number specific requirements.
• Evaluate Customer claims, perform defect analysis, and work with different functions to facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Action using 8D methodology.
• Drive continuous process improvement to increase yield and reduce costs of poor-quality (including scrap and rework).
• Participate in the development of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and associated control plans.
• Provide training to shop floor personnel and support functions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Magellan Aerospace Glendale Management.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing process/production floor support, in a Quality Engineering, Quality Technician, or similar function.
• Knowledge or experience with AS9100 Quality System and/or Nadcap certified processes.
• Experience facilitating and performing effective root cause corrective actions, using 8D or similar methodology.
• Knowledge or experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Experience in casting processes is highly preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Customer service focused.
• Attention to detail.
• Results driven.
• Ethical behavior.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Benefit Package
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Plan

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position—except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)—will be required to go through an export licensing review process.