Quality Engineer

Qualifications

Bachelorâ s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in quality engineering within aerospace or defense industries.

Experienced in the creation, improvement, and maintenance of quality systems for manufacturing needs.

Thorough understanding of AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant quality standards.

Extensive experience in root cause analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

Proficient in creating First Article Inspections (FAIs).

Skilled in defect data analysis, including root cause determination and validating corrective action plans.

Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Responsibilities:

Lead corrective and preventive actions for designated product lines.

Develop supplier quality standards, conduct audits, and collaborate with suppliers on root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.

Provide guidance to manufacturing, suppliers, and support departments on process enhancements and effective measures for non-conforming products.

Analyze manufacturing, customer, and test data to identify trends, improve key performance indicators (KPIs), and elevate overall customer satisfaction.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate lean manufacturing principles, drive continuous improvement projects, troubleshoot quality issues, and implement corrective actions.

Establish inspection processes, procedures, and criteria, including selecting appropriate measurement tools, frequency of inspections, data recording methods, and creating standard operating procedures.

Lead a deployed team to ensure exceptional quality performance across diverse products and supplier networks.

Participate in the selection of new suppliers and develop quality requirements during their onboarding.

Generate reports on hardware and supply chain quality metrics to oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and supplier performance.

Review product and process design documentation to verify alignment with process capabilities and yield objectives.

Strong problem-solving skills utilizing a data-driven approach.

Effective project management abilities, capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously.

Experience with customer requirements specific to jet engine components and systems.

Background in supplier quality management and conducting audits.