The Quality Engineer performs key aspects required for proper evaluation and resolution of quality related matters and technical issues that may arise during manufacturing and maintenance of turbine engine components. This position supports activities related to quality system requirements compliance, and additionally creates, tracks, and provides statistical analysis, reports, and metrics for quality related activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead by example and promote a strong quality culture in achievement and performance throughout the organization.
- Complete and assist with both internal and external audits of the quality management system, processes, suppliers, and meeting the criteria of external customer and regulatory requirements.
- Provide quality, technical, and interpretation support to both internal and external customers / suppliers.
- Effectively interact with production and development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products.
- Demonstrate and deliver exceptional customer service by ensuring timely responsiveness and full compliance.
- Continuously improve the quality management system with documentation, procedures, and systems.
- Support quality metric improvement initiatives to meet or exceed site level goals.
- Maintain all site level accreditations to ensure proper business continuity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, or related field) required
- 3-6 years of relevant work experience as a quality engineer or equivalent, aerospace industry preferred
- Strong knowledge of RCCA, including problem solving tools and demonstrated effectiveness at facilitating such activities
- Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills consistent with DMAIC principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to internal / external customers and suppliers
- High attention to detail required for documentation and product related activities
PREFERRED SKILLS- AS9100 lead auditor certification
- Six sigma green belt or lean certification
- NDT and Inspection process knowledge and competency
- Demonstrated technical leadership capabilities
- Process capability testing (i.e. GR&R) and statistical process control (SPC) experience (i.e. Minitab, Excel)
- Experience with FAA 14CFR Parts 5, 21 and 145
- Knowledge of and experience with OEM quality systems (i.e. GE, Rolls Royce, P&W, Honeywell, etc.)
This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.
Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.
