Quality Engineer

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Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Engineering Department based in Kinston, NC. Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality.

• Develop processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company or procured products and services.
• Perform root cause analyses and recommend/support the implementation of corrective actions to reduce or eliminate nonconformance to design specifications.
• Develop PFMEA and control plans.
• Provide review and analysis of quality system design to ensure the integrity of decisions impacting products and services.
• Analyze contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standards.
• Evaluate and provide dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment.
• Conduct scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses.
• Test and approve products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems.
• Ensure processes incorporate configuration management and participate in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectives.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product quality.
• Interface with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Utilize statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited Engineering program.
• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace, quality, engineering, or a related role.
• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Proficiency in root cause corrective action (RCCA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to articulate complex issues to others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal skills.

• Experience and enthusiasm for industrial asset and technologies.
• Interest in composite technologies.

• Onsite: 100 % of the time.
• Vision:
  Able to see and read computer screens, documents, and engineering drawings daily.
• Hearing:
  Able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference, and hear sounds on the production floor daily.
• Speaking:
  Able to speak in conversations and meetings daily.
• Equipment Operation:
  Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying:
  Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg weekly.
• Lifting:
  Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, and electronic equipment up to 30 lbs/14 kg weekly.
• Pushing / Pulling:
  Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment weekly.
• Sitting:
  Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings and on the computer daily.
• Squatting / Kneeling:
  Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving weekly.
• Standing:
  Able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily.
• Travel:
  Able to travel independently and at short notice up to 5 % of the time.
• Walking:
  Able to walk through office and production areas, including uneven surfaces daily.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  Required PPE includes safety shoes,…