ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Serve as the site owner for the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring continued compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Assist the Quality Director in the development, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Coordinate document control activities related to Quality procedures and system documentation.
- Coordinate management review inputs, quality objectives, and quality performance reporting.
- Monitor QMS effectiveness using performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve quality processes across the organization.
- Act as the Quality Director's delegate for day-to-day quality decisions and cross-functional coordination at the site.
- Coordinate quality priorities across multiple quality functions to ensure timely support of production and customer requirements.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership to resolve complex quality issues.
- Foster collaboration between Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Support workload balancing across the quality team based on business priorities.
- Lead complex root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
- Facilitate cross-functional Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities and verify effectiveness.
- Identify systemic quality risks and implement preventive improvements.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements, and aerospace regulatory requirements.
- Support customer audits and interface directly with customer quality representatives.
- Support Special Process (Dip Brazing, Vacuum Brazing, Heat Treat, and Chemical Processing) compliance.
- Provide technical support to other Quality Engineers as needed, including: Corrective actions, first article inspections (AS9102), supplier quality, contract review, customer returns /escapes, MRB activities, process validations, risk assessments, production support, inspection process improveements.
- Participate in new product introduction and process validation activities.
- Support production readiness activities, process validation, and risk assessments.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Equivalent experience may be considered.
Preferred certifications:
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- ASQ Certified Auditor (CQA)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- AS9100 Internal Auditor
COMPETENCIES:- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment
- High level of professionalism and customer focus
- Strong organizational leadership without direct authority
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to express technical concepts effectively, both written and verbally
EXPERIENCE:- 5-7 years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in aerospace, aviation, or defense manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience supporting AS9100-certified manufacturing environments.
- Experience working within NADCAP-accredited special process environments strongly preferred.
- Experience serving as a technical leader or mentor without direct supervisory responsibility preferred.
- Proficient with inspection methods, tools, and instruments (Optical Comparator, digital height gages, CMM, calipers, etc.), preferred.
- Experienced interpreting GD&T requirements of complex machined components, preferred.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft products;
- Familiarity with Nadcap accreditation is a plus.
WHAT WE OFFER:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Education reimbursement program for professional development
- Climate-controlled facility
- Subsidized vending and on-site break areas
- Complimentary coffee and refreshments
- Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
- Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization
