Quality Engineer

Summary
Reporting to the Manufacturing Quality Manager, under minimum direction, the Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting all activities related to product and process requirements in a matrix organization. This job requires strong communication skills. The Quality Engineer must be an effective performer demonstrating self-reliance, initiative and have the ability to make independent decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Ensure product quality and compliance to specific customer PO or contractual requirements. E 10%.
2. Complete FAA Conformity activities for product quality as called for in standards and procedures and per regulatory requirements. E 5%
3. Analyze and process Customer returns and corrective action requests interfacing with customers. E 5%
4. Generate Quality Metrics for periodic reporting to Quality Management driving root cause corrective actions and continuous improvement. E 10%
5. Complete tasks related to First Article Inspection activity. E 10%
6. Manage containment of nonconforming material. E 5%
7. Review and approve Engineering design changes as a member of CCB for configuration management. E 10%
8. Perform activities related to Document Management support within the Quality System. E 15%
9. Complete special projects as assigned.
10. Complete assigned internal audit(s) as assigned. Assist Quality Manager with audit support activities related to AS9100, regulatory and customer audits. E 10%
11. To assist with Operational Quality issues as needed. E 20%
12. Highly preferred:
    1. Manufacturing, Avionics or Aerospace related background.
    2. Experience working with OEMs or their suppliers.
    3. Willingness to learn and take responsibility cross functionally.
    4. Experience working in a matrix organization certified to AS9100 or similar standard.

Competency

Assist in driving total Quality across all production. Ensure Business Management System requirements are met. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential to carry out this role. Must be self-motivated, committed, and complete work in a timely manner. Effective communication skills are necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associates, Bachelors, or equivalent experience required.

-  Minimum of 3 years’ experience

-  Experience with utilizing ERP or MES preferred.

-  Experience utilizing Quality Management Software such as TIP QA or Infor LN preferred

Computer Skills

The individual should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with email, internet and intranet is expected.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before large groups of customer, vendors, or employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Work Environment

Although this is an office-based position, this is an electronic assembly environment that involves no unusual physical risks or hazardous conditions.  The type of equipment that must be used includes but is not limited to electronic diagnostic equipment and Automated Inspection Equipment.  Protective eyewear and/or smocks are required in some work environments.  Electrostatic (ESD) precautions must be taken in this work environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Physical Demands

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. 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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. There is an expectation that certain Quality workstation will require extended use of microscope (20X).