Quality Engineer: 1st shift

Quality Engineer

Skills Inc., one of Washington State's largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively priced products and services that exceed customers' rigorous standards and expectations for excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded nonprofit organization with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will review aerospace and commercial documents/parts that are fabricated and processed by Skills Inc. for compliance with engineering specifications, AS9100, NADCAP, and the company's quality system requirements.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Validate and correct performance monitoring data.
• Interpret data, analyze results, and provide detailed reports for reporting and communications needs.
• Create First Article Inspection Reports for entry into Net-Inspect
• Identify opportunities through data analysis for process improvement and increased efficiency.
• Use methodical and systemic analytical approaches to perform effective Root Cause Corrective Analysis (RCCA).
• Develop, document, and deliver end-user training on changes and enhancements to process improvements.
• Track and report the status of Corrective Actions and quality performance data.
• Assess quality performance trends and lead corrective action efforts.
• Participate in and contribute towards process improvement initiatives and goals.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Comply with all federal, state, company, and customer requirements.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions with concrete and abstract variables.
• Experience with the manufacture, fabrication, assembly, application of protective finishes, and inspection of structural aerospace products.
• Advanced knowledge of quality engineering theories, principles, inspection techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of aerospace and commercial drawings, blueprints, parts lists, and associated documents.
• Advanced computer literacy in a Windows environment, including proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent at technical writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to others and to work cooperatively with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement techniques to quality and operational functions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives to complete projects in a timely manner.

Language skills include:

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English through verbal communication, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology

Confidentiality:

This position may require access to sensitive information, which must be handled with the utmost discretion. This means that information and/or documentation related to employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.

Preferred education/experience:

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through a minimum of five (5) years of direct experience or three (3) years of related experience and a 2-year technical degree.

ITAR – US PERSON STATUS:

Due to Skills Inc.'s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) apply. These rules require that only "U.S. persons," as defined by law, can access, view, or share sensitive information or materials related to defense and military technologies. A "U.S. person" is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or someone admitted as a refugee or asylee

Physical demands/work environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are typical for this job. Employees must be able to meet these requirements to perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to help individuals with disabilities perform these duties.

Ability to lift or move 10 lbs regularly and up to 25 lbs occasionally.

Ability to sit…