Quality Engineer

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Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state‑of‑the‑art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Exempt

Location: East Windsor, CT

Reports to: Quality Manager

• Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are understood and followed as necessary to maintain Quality System Approvals
• Lead / support internal and external audit activities (System, NADCAP, Customer, etc.) as required to meet requirements and maintain approvals
• Be cognizant of Export Control requirements and controls, taking necessary steps to ensure export compliance at all times
• Drive robust RCCA process with real time daily stand up Quality reviews, Elephant chart non-conformance tracking and SPC data collection / actions
• Drive / support process improvements with on-time reporting of Quality KPI’s - driving YOY improvements in quality performance
• Manage all aspects of the Quality Planning / NPI / FAI process in line with the Quality NPI tracker to ensure on-time and completeness of Quality NPI requirements
• Contract Review (Customer PO, requirements, and drawings specifications)
• Ballooned drawings & associated documents
• Gaging reviews & special gaging requirements / purchase
• Gage R&R Studies
• KpC's understood, SPC Plan developed
• Create IMS & FAI Templates in line with customer requirements
• Develop CMM Program using ballooned docs
• Validate / correlate CMM Program to IMS
• Secure special process approvals & NDT
• Coordinate customer submittals & approvals (Ex: ESA, VSE, DVI, PPAP) – utilize customer web portals
• Attend customer training / attain customer certification for self- release programs such as PWA DQR, GE DSQR
• Utilize statistical software (Prolink) to establish, analyze and address quality process control data.
• Lead regular SPC review sessions with engineering and develop /implement action plans to drive continuous and sustainable process improvements
• Drive / support robust RCCA process to prevent re-occurrences and provide a positive effect on non-conforming inventory (MRB) as part of daily stand work
• Active participant in the Company Continuous Improvement Program and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s)
• Performs other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
• Participate in training as required
• 5-10% Domestic Travel required

• Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related field required
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment required, aerospace preferred
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques, quality engineering practices
• Understanding of data collection and statistical process control (SPC) techniques
• Good communication skills, capability of communicating effectively with engineers, shop personnel, management staff, suppliers and customers
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level

Hanwha Aerospace USA Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Subject to change with or without notice

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industries:
  Aviation & Aerospace