Role: Quality Engineer 2 - Direct Hire

Location: 1785 Voyager Ave Simi Valley CA USA 93063

Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000

Position Summary:

• With a certain degree of creativity and latitude, monitors, tests, and inspects products to ensure they meet specified standards, are free of flaws, and function as designed. May work in laboratory settings running tests and duplicating real-world conditions, using tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, volt meters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and electronic inspection equipment to aid in quality inspections and assessments
• Participates in the development of testing and inspection activities associated with product development and all stages of manufacturing. Defines and conducts both systematic/methodical and random/arbitrary tests to ensure proper performance of Meggitt products
• Reviews and creates inspection forms, records, techniques, and procedures for accuracy and relevance and provides changes when necessary
• Lead/Facilitate Shop Floor Quality Improvement activities that include conducting Floor audits and training inspection team or operators on how to inspect their in-process parts effectively and efficiently
• Material Review Board (MRB) investigation/disposition process that include Root Cause/Corrective Action activities
• Facilitate Corrective & Preventive Action (CPA) activities that include monitoring/tracking open corrective action activities assigned to others while working with owners to rapid closure and escalating when necessary
• Read and interpret drawings that include GD&T and multi-level Bills Of Materials 
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, including Team building and Collaboration
• Review and modify Manufacturing Work Instructions and Quality Inspection plans
• Review and approve First Article, Final inspection reports and drawing/specification change requests
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to create Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans
• Lead Customer escapes containments and Root Cause Corrective Action utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques
• Provide training to employees on Quality related topics
• Interface with Customer Quality, Engineering and Government Reps for source surveillance activities
• Performs internal audits of processes using inspection results and statistical techniques to provide timely, accurate product analysis. Participates in root cause analysis initiatives for process-related concerns. Analyzes audit results and determines proper corrective and preventive action
• Makes the final decision on the acceptability of the product
• Review Customer Purchase Orders/ Contracts for Quality requirements and generate a Compliance Matrix
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

Responsibilities:

• Strong knowledge of quality engineering processes and regulatory requirements
• Strong ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Strong customer orientation
• Demonstrated analytical skills to proactively identify and solve problems
• Ability to interpret internal/external business challenges and make recommendations for improvements to products, processes, or services
• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask
• Strong prioritization skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and database management tool
• Maintain the highest degree of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and people productivity

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Quality or Engineering (Required) | Masters is preferred
• Experience: Min 5 years experience in quality or manufacturing-related discipline and 5 years supervisory experience preferred
• Experience and familiarity with quality industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NQA-1 preferred