Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Quality Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years; alternate path includes 8+ years of related experience without a degree.
  • Strong knowledge in quality engineering principles and practices.
  • Practical understanding of project management.
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to recommend process enhancements and implement quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and transfer manufacturing operation plans between facilities.
  • Apply modern quality principles like Lean and Six Sigma in aerospace operations.
  • Analyze defect data to drive corrective actions based on findings.
  • Ensure compliance by interpreting customer and company quality requirements.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and address non-conformance issues.
  • Facilitate First Article Inspections (FAIs) when necessary.
  • Integrate AS9100 requirements into daily work processes.

Benefits

  • 4-day work week schedule with 10-hour workdays.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
  • Contribution to national defense projects.
  • Collaboration with a skilled team in a modern facility.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 42643

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:
We are seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineer to support our state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility - South (AMF-S) near the Huntsville airport. AMF-S is our inert manufacturing facility for the fabrication and assembly of rocket motor hardware, encompassing approximately 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space. We are answering the call from the Department of War and are looking for a motivated professional to help achieve that mission.

The Specialist, Quality Engineer is an experienced professional with strong knowledge of the quality engineering discipline and practical understanding of project management. This role may manage projects or processes with general supervision. The position requires effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. The Specialist will recommend process and system enhancements and work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions:
• Create plans for developing and/or transferring manufacturing operations from one facility to another.
• Apply modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to routine aerospace and manufacturing operations, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Analyze defect data and implement data-driven corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address product and process non-conformances and compliance gaps.
• Demonstrate GD&T fundamentals and understanding of drawing requirements for manufacturing.
• Assess the need for First Article Inspections (FAIs) based on trigger events defined in AS9102 and/or contractual flow-down, and facilitate their completion.
• Implement AS9100 requirements into standard work.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Advanced GD&T knowledge, including datums, MMC, circularity, cylindricity, runout, feature control frames, feature of size, etc.
• Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control), including use of Cp and Cpk methodology to improve manufacturing processes.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (preference for Green or Black Belt).
• Experience collaborating in a Microsoft 365 environment with proficiency in applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

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