Quality Engineer

Overview

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EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations.
• Actively participate in IPTs and lead FMEAs.
• Host customer quality audits and participate in internal quality audits.
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
• Develop, modify, coordinate and document the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems.
• Establish QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
• Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems.
• Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Provide advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Work closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness.
• Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a regular basis.
• Lead quality in production activities: factory materials, process, assemblies, products, and field failures (RMA).

• BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with experience in quality engineering (preferred).
• Experience with high precision machined parts and assembly operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, problem solving skills and ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Familiar with MS Project.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

• Six Sigma Black or Green Belt. ASQ CQE/CQM Certification. Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems.
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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