Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist Quality Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related technical field required; aerospace quality experience of 4+ years preferred.
  • Experience with contract planning and reviewing quality management systems in aircraft modification and maintenance.
  • Proficient in root cause analysis tools like Pareto Charts and Fishbone Diagrams with practical problem-solving experience.
  • Strong technical writing and oral communication skills for reporting to customers and senior leadership.
  • Familiarity with MS Office Suite and aerospace industry standards such as ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and monitor quality requirements for parts and assemblies from vendors/suppliers.
  • Oversee performance metrics of assigned programs and facilitate corrective actions as necessary.
  • Coordinate with customers and management on corrective actions and preventive measures.
  • Conduct investigations and prepare detailed reports for senior management.
  • Present quality data and investigation summaries at compliance board meetings and program management reviews.
  • Engage in planning and execution of Military and FAA certification efforts.
  • Lead quality-related projects and initiatives while performing independent quality duties when needed.

Benefits

  • Off every other Friday with a 9/80 work schedule for improved work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development through engagement with senior leadership and quality compliance boards.
  • Dynamic work environment in the Aerospace sector that emphasizes teamwork and integrity.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist Quality Engineer

Job Code: 39785

Job Location: Greenville, Texas On-site

Job Schedule: 9/80: Off every other Friday, 1st Shift

Job Description:

Program Quality Engineer (PQE) - The PQE will report to the Program Quality Manager as part of the Quality Organization. This position will be responsible for identifying, establishing, managing, and monitoring all Quality related responsibilities, requirements, and budgets respective to assigned contracts/programs. The Program Quality Engineer will be the focal point for all Quality related matters pertaining to the contract/program.

Essential Functions:

Identifying, assigning, and monitoring quality requirements for parts and assemblies procured from Vendors/Suppliers on assigned programs.

Monitoring performance of assigned programs, including supplier's performance, and facilitating corrective and preventative actions to accomplish improvement when required.

Coordinating corrective and preventative actions with customer representatives and company management.

Conducting special investigations as required, resulting in a well written report(s) suitable for submission to Senior Management/Leadership. Perform briefings/presentations of results as required.

Presenting Quality related data, investigation summaries, trends, and significant issues at various compliance board meetings and Program Management Reviews (PMRs) as required.

Actively engage in planning, coordination, status, and execution of Military and/or FAA Certification efforts.

Leading or participating in Quality related projects and initiatives.

Performing other Quality related duties (to include, but not limited to product inspection) independent of the Program Quality Dept. to ensure contract/program success when other functional Quality departments (Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, etc.) are unable to support.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or other Technical Field with at least four (4) years of Aerospace Quality experience. (Equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered).

Must have experience with initial contract planning, contract requirements review, and Quality Management Systems relating to aircraft modification and maintenance to include structural modification, electronic, and mechanical products, and assemblies.

Must have practical experience thoroughly investigating issues and escapes in a methodical manner utilizing Quality Root Cause Analysis Tools, i.e., Pareto Charts, 3 X 5 whys, Fishbone Diagrams, PFMEAs, etc. that ultimately result in a report that identifies containment, root cause, and corrective and preventative actions.

Must have excellent technical writing, oral communication, and presentation skills for reporting and briefing Customers and Sr. Leadership.

Must be familiar with MS Office products.

Must be familiar with Quality and Aerospace industry standards (ISO9001:2015, AS9100D, CMMI, etc.) and respective principles and processes.

Must be able to travel periodically (approx. 15%) and work some casual overtime.

Must have a great work ethic, integrity, accountability and be a team player

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with Military and FAA Certification efforts is preferred.

FAA and Quality authorizations and/or certifications are preferred.

Leadership/management experience is preferred.

Aviation Electrical experience is plus.

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