Lead Quality Engineer

ST Engineering

$89K — $127K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in science/engineering (preferred) or 10 years in manufacturing/quality leadership role; 15 years in lieu of degree.
  • Expertise in AS9100/NADCAP quality standards.
  • In-depth knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and RCCA tools like 5 WHYs and 8D.
  • Broad experience in statistical methods and process control.
  • Ability to lead and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all quality functions for assigned programs with guidance.
  • Act as Point of Contact for program-related inspections.
  • Identify and eliminate process variations and product defects.
  • Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action analyses using established tools.
  • Process Nonconformance Items and related workflows efficiently.
  • Collaborate to improve quality and interact with manufacturing and development teams.
  • Support procedure design and documentation for process control and improvement.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage from the start date.
  • Health Flexible Spending Accounts available.
  • Access to a free onsite gym with fitness classes.
  • Immediate 401k vesting.
  • Educational Assistance programs offered.
  • Life Insurance coverage included.
  • Paid Time Off arrangement for exempt staff.
Full Job Description
Who YOU are and what YOU can become:

As the Lead Quality Engineer, you will have responsibility of all Bonding Quality functions for a specific program within Bonding operations. You will be responsible for ensuring all engineering and regulatory requirements are met using six sigma methodologies. The Lead Bonding Quality Engineer will be a part of a cross-functional technical and operations team to focus on achieving business objectives.

What YOU will do:
  • Manages all Quality functions of assigned program(s) or area(s) with some guidance
  • Acts as the Point of Contact for their program to inspectors
  • Has a general understanding of AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements
  • Eliminates process variation and product defects through creative solutions
  • Works Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D, etc.)
  • Processes all Nonconformance Items and Workflows in a timely manner
  • Takes on training opportunities as they arise
  • Solicits weekly prioritization of tasks and deliverables that align with business objectives
  • Mostly takes direction from cross-functional team members/leaders to execute support actions for the cross-functional team
  • Provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise (product/process capability) as required.
  • Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
  • Support the manufacturing groups to design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
  • Must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools).


What YOU must bring to Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality leadership role. Bachelor's Degree in appropriate science, engineering, and/or engineering technology field is preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, the candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of Manufacturing or Production Quality Experience.


Desired Characteristics:
  • Aerospace manufacturing experience.
  • Quality experience, including knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100.
  • Positive attitude and leadership characteristics.
  • Can work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
  • Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools.
  • Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, and education levels.


AT ST Engineering - MRAS, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $89,200 to $127,300 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
  • Health Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
  • Immediate 401k vesting!!!
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)


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