Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years, or 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Practical knowledge of quality tools like RCCA, control charts, and PFMEAs.
Experience in establishing and reviewing Quality requirements.
Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and strong computer skills.
Effective communication skills for cross-organizational collaboration.
Team-oriented problem-solving experience.
Responsibilities
Identify opportunities and lead Zero Defect projects to minimize Cost of Poor Quality.
Collaborate with inspection and manufacturing to assess product compliance under unclear requirements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using trend analysis and RCCA tools.
Develop and maintain control plans for assigned areas.
Validate first article inspection execution and documentation.
Communicate internally about acceptance testing issues and interface with relevant teams.
Mentor engineers within the Quality organization.
Benefits
9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
Opportunity to work in a cross-functional environment.
Engagement in continuous improvement projects.
Mentorship opportunities within the Quality organization.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist Quality Engineer
Job ID: Req ID 47461
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Operations Quality Engineer supports the Operations and Quality teams to ensure that quality objectives are met while striving for on-time delivery and cost management. This position is integrated into manufacturing and test operations to collaborate in a cross-functional environment to address issues and prevent recurrences of issues.
Essential Functions:
Identifies opportunities and leads Zero Defect projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality
Collaborates with inspection and manufacturing to evaluate specific product conditions for compliance where determination of requirements is difficult or unclear
Leads continuous improvement efforts and participates in improvement projects lead by others using trend analysis and RCCA tools
Develop and maintain control plans within areas of responsibility
Validates first article inspection execution and documentation within areas of responsibility
Provides internal communication regarding acceptance testing issues. Interfaces with test, manufacturing, engineering, and customers as needed
Mentor engineers within the Quality organization
Completes risk assessments and validation plans for planned changes
Supports off-shift and weekend coverage as needed
Be able to move & lift 30 lbs.
Other duties as assigned
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.
Understanding and practical application of quality tools including RCCA, control charts, control plans, and PFMEAs
Experience with establishing and reviewing Quality requirements
Working knowledge and understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems
Strong computer skills, including proficient use of MS Office Suite
Good communication skills and the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results
Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads
Preferred Additional Skills:
4 years of experience in a quality-related discipline
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
Experience with electronics such as circuit card assemblies, cable harnesses, metal fabrication, or system integration
4 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
