Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job : 32170

Location: Waco, TX;
On-site

Schedule: 9/80 off every other Friday, 1st shift

• Identification and documentation of quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Facilitate implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of company products.
• Lead preparation and execution of internal audits within established manufacturing and production controls to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications and standards.
• Liaise with auditing groups and inspectors to develop formal written reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify trends in discrepancies and collaborate with process owners on the refinement and optimization of business processes.
• Oversee testing department activities and work of inspectors.
• Review, approve and control work order flow tags.
• Develop inspection techniques, tools and supplemental inspection instructions in support of standards, methods and procedures.
• Participate in supplier corrective and preventative actions, including customer escapes, process nonconformities, supplier corrective actions, customer and change control, and material review board meetings.

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
• Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to specified quality standards and procedures.
• Perform real‑time and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspections.
• Utilize precision measurement tools and equipment to verify compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
• Maintain detailed records and documentation of all inspections, findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper documentation of quality procedures and inspection results in compliance with industry regulations and company protocols.
• Assist in the preparation and review of quality assurance reports, manuals and checklists.
• Monitor compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection processes and quality control measures.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues and promote best practices.
• Display intermediate level of professionalism with practical knowledge of inspection protocols and practices.
• Self‑starter, works well with minimal oversight to set objectives for his or her own job area.
• Communicates well with fellow employees, management and outside customer representatives to explain and interpret operational processes, practices and procedures; identifies and addresses changes and improvements within their own job area.
• Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results.
• Must be able to travel within and outside the United States, work all shifts including weekends and overtime as required.
• Conduct maintenance inspections to ensure they conform to the highest quality standards.

• 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.
• Experience with audits and inspections within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

• FAA Airframe and/or Power Plant (A&P) license.
• Aircraft inspection experience.
• Flight line Gulfstream G550 experience.
• C-130, P-8, AT-802, aircraft experience a plus.

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