Quality Engineer - Exempt

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

The Hanwha Aerospace USA Quality Engineer will be responsible for all activities associated with the Quality function reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

Location: Based out of Cheshire, CT

Reports to: Quality Manager

Salary Grade:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are understood and followed as necessary to maintain Quality System Approvals

Lead / support internal and external audit activities (System, NADCAP, Customer, etc.) as required to meet requirements and maintain approvals

Be cognizant of Export Control requirements and controls, taking necessary steps to ensure export compliance at all times

Drive robust RCCA process with real time daily stand up Quality reviews, Elephant chart non-conformance tracking and SPC data collection / actions

Drive / support process improvements with on-time reporting of Quality KPI’s - driving YOY improvements in quality performance

Manage all aspects of the Quality Planning / NPI / FAI process in line with the Quality NPI tracker to ensure on-time and completeness of Quality NPI requirements

Contract Review (Customer PO, requirements, and drawings specifications)

Ballooned drawings & associated documents

Gaging reviews & special gaging requirements / purchase

Gage R&R Studies 

KpC's understood, SPC Plan developed

Create IMS & FAI Templates in line with customer requirements

Develop CMM Program using ballooned docs

Validate / correlate CMM Program to IMS

Secure special process approvals & NDT

Coordinate customer submittals & approvals (Ex: ESA, VSE, DVI, PPAP) – utilize customer web portals

Attend customer training / attain customer certification for self- release programs such as PWA DQR, GE DSQR

Utilize statistical software (Prolink) to establish, analyze and address quality process control data. 

Lead regular SPC review sessions with engineering and develop /implement action plans to drive continuous and sustainable process improvements

Drive / support robust RCCA process to prevent re-occurrences and provide a positive effect on non-conforming inventory (MRB) as part of daily stand work

Active participant in the Company Continuous Improvement Program and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s)

Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.

Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.

Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level.

Participate in training as required

5-10% Domestic Travel required

Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs. 

Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, and move about our facility

Requirements:

Bachelor Degree with 3-5 years of relevant Aerospace, Aero-Engine or complimentary experience

Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

Working knowledge of inspection techniques, quality engineering practices

Understanding of data collection and statistical process control (SPC) techniques

Good communication skills, capability of communicating effectively with engineers, shop personnel, management staff, suppliers and customers

AAP Statement

Hanwha Aerospace USA Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Subject to change with or without notice*