Aerospace Quality Engineer

Aerospace Quality Engineer

We are seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to serve as the engineer for AS9102 First-Article Inspections (FAIs) supporting K 's assurance services in the Greer, SC area. The role involves working directly with customers and K  to meet quality standards and schedule expectations.

• Reviews and conducts First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Provides onsite and remote support at customer/supplier sites.
• Assigns, tracks, and manages First-Article Inspection assignments of the K  team.
• Coordinates with customers to determine schedule, requirements, and specific needs for projects and inspections.
• Uses AS9102 FAI generating software.
• Provides estimates, quotes, and feedback to customers during the proposal process.
• Conducts tests, inspections, audits, and validations to ensure process compliance with contract, K , and customer requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance, and services.
• Conducts source inspections, evaluations, and surveillance of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Uses inspection tools, measuring and test equipment.
• Conducts sampling inspections per approved plans and procedures.
• Participates in root-cause analysis.
• Performs follow-up audits to review the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data for monitoring and evaluating trends.
• Maintains and updates QMS documents and quality contents.
• Provides training and tutoring to other engineering personnel, suppliers, and contract personnel in First-Article Inspection and Six Sigma techniques.
• Provides technical leadership to implement advanced quality processes including statistically based variation reduction, control planning, mistake proofing, and Manufacturing Process Control.
• Prepares and presents metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the customer base.
• Prepares progress reports, program reviews, and activity and status reports to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to prepare AS9102 First Article Inspections, including ballooned drawings and Forms 1, 2, and 3.
• Experience supporting related FAI activities such as reviews, measurements, and expediting.
• Capability to review build operations and PFMEAs, recommending improvements to reduce scrap, minimize notifications, and mitigate audit findings.
• Experience conducting root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities in collaboration with quality and manufacturing engineering.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, materials, supply chain, management, business or technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing/assembly operations, quality, engineering (design or manufacturing), and materials/procurement; preferably in aerospace electronics, or related military experience.
• Self-starting ability and can work with minimal supervision.
• Experience leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• High analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate actions for complex problems.
• Ability to assess and analyze risk daily.
• Preferred:
  Proven track record working closely with suppliers.
• Preferred:
  Certified Green Belt or equivalent;
  Lean Expert or Black Belt.
• Preferred:
  Experience with Automotive or Aerospace products.
• Preferred:
  Additional experience or training in RCCA, Process Mapping, FMEAs, Control Plans or APQP/PPAP.
• Preferred:
  Experience using Six Sigma Plus tools.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and a flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.