Quality Engineer

Job Description

EBAD is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer with experience in a manufacturing environment. This position supports one Value Stream and focuses on quality engineering, process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity.

• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations.
• Determine root cause and implement corrective actions for customer complaints and product defects.
• Host external quality audits and participate in internal quality audits.
• Participate in new product development and product failure investigations.
• Maintain product First Article status in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements.
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
• Conduct customer and government source inspection.
• Develop IPs for suppliers and internal manufacturing.
• Verify customer requirements through creation of End Item Data Packages.
• Work to project timelines to support customer and business needs.
• Use statistical methods to improve product quality and reduce defects.
• Conduct GR&R and process capability studies.
• Coordinate and communicate with production personnel, operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor supervisors, program managers, product engineers and design engineers.
• Develop, modify, coordinate and document the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs.
• Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Provide 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 to bring quality products to production readiness.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant Quality and/or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to lead project teams.
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers concerning product quality.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and design & implement an effective quality program.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Production floor experience with defect reduction and process improvement.
• Experience in root cause/corrective and preventive action processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software.

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