Quality Engineer II; QUALI

Position: Quality Engineer II (QUALI005831)
Quality Engineer II

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer II will perform various Quality Engineering functions and support Quality Assurance duties including , supplier quality requirement flow downs, support the overall quality management system, monitoring quality KPI's, quality data analysis, reporting , quality performance, determining opportunities to improve process and product quality, scoping, planning and taking action to Problem Solve or lead Continuous Improvement projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

CUSTOMER

• Respond and do RCCA (as applicable) customer complaints and product returns.

• Support customer on site audits and evaluations.

• Interpret customer contract & PO's, specifications, drawing notes and requirements.

• Obtain access to customers portals.

QUALITY ENGINEERING TASKS

• Create, revise and implement technical QE tasks; MRRs, CARs, MRB dispositions, QC Items, Purges, VIRs (+ RFI, RFV and QN), QC Approvals, SDMRs, VFP,WO, Drawing and DCN revision.

• Obtain Quality Assurance Engineer Qualification

• Collaborate in the design, implementation and utilization of formal Quality tools; process mapping, FMEA's, control plans, process controls.

• Define supplier quality requirements, assure alignment to customer and Sargent's requirements.

• Lead and Assist with Gage R&R (gage repeatability and reproducibility) studies, defining inspection methods and equipment.

• Data entry into CSI system as necessary, as it relates to MRR's

• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and reviews.

• Participate in the TIER II daily meeting reporting on COPQ, MRRs (effectiveness) and RMAs status.

QUALITY SYSTEM

• Support the QMS to Create, Revise and Update procedures, work instructions and forms.

• Respond to Customer questionnaires, surveys and be POC for visits.

• Participate in the QMS Internal Audit program.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVENMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING

• Lead Problem Solving and Collaborate on quality improvement projects.

• Lead and Assist with data analysis to identify Trends and Opportunities for COPQ reduction and MRRs effectiveness and efficiency.

• Lead and/or Collaborate in root cause analysis, planning and implementation corrective and preventive actions.

Minimum Qualification

• Associate Degree or four years quality assurance experience

• Familiar with quality tool usage including root cause analysis, measurement system analysis, process reviews, pareto analysis and failure mode effects analysis and basic process controls design and implementation.

• Proven knowledge of Quality Management System standards

• Ability to read and understand drawings including GD&T and other requirements

• Internal Auditor experience to AS9100 Quality System
• Exposure Ability to track and do analysis of quality metrics, statistical control analysis and critical thinking methodologies

• Ability to think analytically and creatively, to identify and develop quality solutions, and use appropriate judgment and decision-making skills necessary to achieve desired goals

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills

• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to a strict production schedule and handle conflicting priorities

• Proficient with applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

• Technical writing experience

• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree

• ASQ
-CQE or CQA

• Experience with DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations System)

• AS9100 Auditor Certification

• Experience with Continuous Improvement techniques

• Material Review Board experience

• Defense Contract Management Agency and Federal Aviation Administration experience

• Previous experience with Lean/ 6

Sigma, such as Yellow Belt or above

• Previous experience as a customer delegated inspector

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit at a desk and work with a computer is necessary, sometimes for extended periods
• Ability to safely move about in a variety of work environments, from office to manufacturing floor, and other
• Ability to remain on a manufacturing shop floor, sometimes for extended periods, while meeting specified safety requirements (i.e., vision protection, foot/toe…