Quality Engineering Lead

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineering Lead in our Moorpark, CA facility.

Responsibilities:

This position leads and supervises the Quality Engineering group. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of quality engineering supervision and assistance with quality assurance functions.

• Leads quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Leads and assist in investigating and correcting quality-related issues (including customer complaints) through collaboration with other departments.
• Maintains quality metrics (CAPAs, NCRs, SCARs etc.). Uses lean manufacturing tools to implement improvements and ensure effective RCCAs are provided.
• Leads on-boarding and training for Quality Engineers.
• Ensures that the Quality Engineering Team follows standard work to ensure that all procedures and tasks are done.
• Participates in all regulatory, third party and customer audits and inspections.
• Actively participates in IPTs and provides program support.
• Hosts customer quality audits and participate in internal quality audits.
• Participates in new product development and failure investigations.
• Interfaces and communicates effectively with a variety of personnel in support of production including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor management, program managers, product engineers and development engineers.
• Interfaces with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
• Oversees and coordinates activities to achieve SQDC performance targets.

Requirements:

The successful candidate has a BS/MS in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience and 5+ years of experience in quality engineering.

Required experience includes:

• Interpreting customer specifications and creation of formal quality plans for programs.
• ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems knowledge
• Must have experience in root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to lead project teams and customers through the analysis.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Significant experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement with strong problem-solving skills.

Desired skills:

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt.  ASQ CQE/CQM Certification.  Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems.  Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.