FAI Quality Engineer

Are you a results-driven Quality Engineer with a passion for precision and a keen eye for detail? Exxelia is seeking an FAI Quality Engineer to be at the forefront of ensuring product excellence. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in managing, coordinating, and executing First Article Inspections (FAIs) from start to finish. You'll not only prepare and manage FAI documentation using AS9102 software but also provide technical direction, validate product quality, and proactively troubleshoot issues using root-cause-analysis. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a solid background in quality engineering, particularly within aerospace electronics, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on our mission to deliver top-tier products.

Responsibilities

• Review, create, and update First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, managing the FAI tracking system for traceability.
• Coordinate with management to determine schedules and requirements for inspections.
• Inspect, test, and validate products for FAI accuracy, using a range of inspection and measuring tools.
• Utilize AS9102 FAI generating software and other customer-designed formats.
• Manage supply chain accountability to ensure compliance with AS9102 requirements.
• Actively participate in root-cause-analysis and troubleshooting to resolve product issues.
• Prepare clear and concise progress and issues reports.
• Uphold the quality program by partnering with the QA Manager to implement inspection standards, testing methods, and internal audits.
• Review contract quality clauses and implement strategies to ensure contract compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or quality engineering, preferably within the aerospace electronics industry.
• Hands-on expertise in preparing and completing First Article Inspection (FAI) reports from start to finish.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, conduct quality investigations, and utilize statistical methods (e.g., histograms and Pareto charts).
• Highly motivated, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to clearly present project status and technical information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, QMS, and ERP systems.
• Adaptable and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

Exxelia is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.