Senior Product Quality Engineer Job San Francisco area,California USA,Engineering

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) with at least 5+ years experience
Experience creating and approving first article inspections with working knowledge of the tools required for inspection
Experience with MES systems and creating inspection plans electronically
Experience with CAD, PLM, and ERP software
Experience with APQP - creating PPAPs, DFM, MSAs, FMEAs and SPC
Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
Experience with design reviews including assessing the ability to verify dimensional requirements GD&T ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Demonstrated experience in statistical process control and GD&T
Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500
(Desirable) Experience with SAP
(Desirable) Experience creating real time dashboards using Sigma or Microsoft BI
(Desirable) Experience with conformity inspection and working with the FAA and Designees
(Desirable) Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
(Desirable) Experience with developing/validating automated inspection equipment in a manufacturing environment including working with SQL languages
(Desirable) Experience with aircraft or composite assembly processes
(Desirable) Assist in the planning and process for company inspection in support of FAA conformity inspection and certification process
(Desirable) EV/eVTOL knowledge or experience in Aerospace

What the job involves

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Candidate specializing in Composite Structure and Airframe components to join our Quality Engineering team
The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality throughout the product lifecycle of the aircraft
This includes overseeing design validation, manufacturing processes, developing inspection plans, and regulatory compliance, ensuring the delivery of a safe, reliable, and high-quality aircraft
Ensure the airframe, airframe components, assemblies, and systems meet design, quality, safety, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements
Work closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other departments to ensure smooth product transitions from design to production. Provide technical guidance on quality-related issues
Support the development and roll out of Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques such as PFMEAs, control plans and SPC
Lead the establishment of inspection plans
Conduct or support First Article Inspection in compliance with SAE AS9102
Conduct or support Material Review Board dispositions
Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement initiatives for airframe manufacturing processes, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Develop reports summarizing quality performance, findings, and recommendations for corrective actions
Develop metrics and KPIs to assess and act on the health of the manufacturing systems to drive continuous improvement
Identify potential risks and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and develop contingency plans
Develop and support the training of team members and other stakeholders on quality standards, practices, and tools
Assist in the planning and process for company inspection in support of FAA and Company conformity inspection and certification process

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