Senior Associate, Quality Engineering

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Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 38910

Location: Rochester, NY

Schedule: 9/80

Product Quality Engineer needed to develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for the building of highly complex electro‑optical, electronic & mechanical spaceflight and/or airborne assemblies. Engineer manages and maintains program Quality Assurance activities and routinely interfaces with Engineering, Management, Customers and Subcontractors. The individual will be heavily involved on‑site in monitoring the build, installation and test of software/hardware and integrated systems, participate in peer reviews for technical and process evaluation, and lead activities related to review and correction of non‑conforming materials or assemblies.

This position requires strong influential and collaborative leadership skills, meticulous organizational skills, and a proactive, self‑starter mindset. The Quality Engineer sets the tone for Quality with manufacturing and engineering counterparts.

• Validate processes and products utilizing established quality assurance policies, plans and procedures
• Develop and implement audit plans to ensure compliance with internal policies, program requirements and regulatory requirements
• Routinely track and analyze data to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and to identify and evaluate quality issues
• Lead teams to develop disposition, formally evaluate root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Lead and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102, including planning, review of design and manufacturing requirements, preparation and validation of FAI packages, coordination with cross‑functional teams, and resolution of nonconformances to ensure compliant product introduction and production readiness
• Regularly interface with customer quality representatives for build and test activities and resolution of issues
• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality requirements
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities, Material Review Board and Failure Review Board meetings, and participate in Independent Review Board sessions
• Manage quality performance across supply chain through supplier assessments, source selection, supplier quality management and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools. Establish and maintain quality codes driving procurement support. Travel to suppliers to perform hardware inspections and provide guidance on process improvements
• Contribute to design, production and test of space systems hardware through design reviews, requirements validation and mission/system risk analysis
• Meet financial and business objectives with accurate quality forecasting, executing programs within cost and schedule, resolving problems and driving functional strategic improvements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience;
  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Ability to travel depending on program needs
• Ability to obtain security clearance (TS/SCI)

• Active Security Clearance
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is highly valued
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality…