Quality Assurance Engineer (Aerospace)

Qualifications

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Understands workflows, Quality Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, implements and uses Six Sigma/ SPC and develops SOP’S (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Technical Skills – Understands and has working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP, Mil-Specs, ITAR, aerospace specification, metallurgy, special processing, and raw material specification; Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others; Communicates technical knowledge and expertise with customers to instill confidence regarding quality function
• Lead Auditor and works with audits (ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP)
• Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquires regardless of the situation; Presents complex concepts in a simple manner to achieve understanding of benefit plans at all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in related discipline and minimum 3 to 7 years directly related experience required and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of special processes, manufacturing methods, metallurgy, design, and documentation
• Strong drafting skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to work within a team
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic mainframe computer systems and familiar with Spreadsheet and Word Processing software
• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Certificates, licenses, registrations
• Certified 6 Sigma Black or Green Belt, Certified Quality Engineer, and/or Auditor
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• The employee requires eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The employee must occasionally bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Be familiar with the site's policy and objectives
• To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Sick Leave
• PTO

Responsibilities

• The focus of this position is to proactively plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for manufacturing processes, materials, and products
• Perform internal and supplier audits in accordance with published schedules and procedures or specifications
• Review and follow-up on corrective action submittals and closes acceptable corrective actions, escalates to management as necessary any questionable corrective actions
• Review engineering drawings for accuracy following QA procedures
• Initiate and/or revise Quality Assurance manual, procedures, and work instructions
• Update and mail supplier quality and delivery rating reports, as required
• Advise the Director of Quality Assurance of any possible quality concerns/ incidents as required
• Is the point of contact and individual who accompanies customers during an audit and provide any requested information and documentation for on-site review
• Perform AS9100 awareness training and implements processes as assigned by Management
• Perform detailed trending analysis of related quality data identifying top issues in pareto format, and facilitate problem and/or process improvement activities
• Develops action plans to reach site objectives
• Maintain and support the Quality Management system AS9100, NADCAP, etc...
• To include: reviews, audits, and training
• May have supervisory and administration duties for Factory Quality Specialists
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, State government and CPI.
• Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all CPI procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times
• Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately
• Continually seek opportunities to improve our performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results
• Reports quality metrics weekly and monthly in association with Batch Rejection Rates, First Pass Yield, rework %, sorted % and scrap %, Management Business Reviews and Process Improvement Teams
• Prepares different formats for a variety of quality performance charts, graphs and reports
• Collect and report data on a daily basis
• Ability to create forms for quality assurance activities
• Use statistical tools to analyze data, make appropriate recommendations or decisions, and improve process capability using quality tools such as pareto charts and fishbone diagrams
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups such as Engineering, Planning and Manufacturing to resolve quality problems
• Support various departments with process improvements projects by using quality performance reports and graphs including pivot tables and rejection/scrap history
• Other duties as assigned
• Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors
• Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• Team Work – Leads and or facilitates teams; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of team members
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
• This position may have supervisory duties
• May assign work or oversee work product to less experienced Team Members
• Responsibility excludes direct management responsibilities including but not limited to, Performance Management, and disciplinary actions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; regularly required to walk and/or stand, and to speak and listen
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and proper footwear in specified areas
• Be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by:
• Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular to CPI rules)
• Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
• Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work