Lead Quality Engineer

Essential Responsibilities:

• Drive and promote Quality culture and participate in EHS and other shop initiatives as necessary.
• Lead High Impact Quality Initiatives Projects.
• Partner and engage with Operations and Engineering teams to facilitate and drive robust RCCA in order to reduce Workmanship/ WIP Losses, Rework, and improve FTY, delivery performance, eliminate Customer Disruptions and improve customer satisfaction.
• Partner and engage with Operations/Engineering teams to facilitate and drive avoidance of repair-induced Departures.
• Track and monitor quality metrics (Yield, Losses, Escapes), and perform trend analysis to identify systemic improvement opportunities.
• Drive engagement & training of inspectors and certifying staff to ensure disposition & inspection
• Drive engagement and participation in Lean including Kaizen and Shingijutsu events to improve quality for the business.
• Act as focal point for all quality matters and clarifications for the business unit.
• Support internal audits and perform CAR verifications.
• Support, review and approval of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Process Change Notice (PCN) initiatives.
• Lead and Partner with system engineers to make Procedural Changes.

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Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years relevant aerospace experience in repair/manufacturing or a quality assurance role
• Holds a recognized Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma quality concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (heat treat, welding, shot peening, coating, chemical processes, non-conventional machining)
• Knowledge of RCCA/HF techniques
• Familiar with general aviation legislation and quality systems (ISO9001/AS9100)
• Familiar with First Article Inspection / Substantiation

Desired Characteristics:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed 
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker