Associate Staff - Fabrication & Process Quality Engineer (Fabrication Engineering Group)

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

2d•$116,400 - $182,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Engineering Group (72) provides rapid fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of advanced hardware prototypes for national security applications. The Group seeks a talented, creative, and motivated individual to strengthen the Group’s ability to provide rapid and innovative solutions to challenging problems. A Fabrication & Process Quality Engineer will focus on shop floor compliance, quality management, continuous improvement, and the application of Lean manufacturing principles in a low volume, high mix prototyping environment. The Fabrication Group seeks to improve internal operations and program satisfaction through a comprehensive quality management approach. The successful candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including program team members, shop area leads, and the planning team to optimize and effectively execute shop quality management processes. Quality management system (QMS) focus areas will enhance the current framework that include fabrication processes, procedures, reporting issues, leading corrective action projects and tracking quality metrics. The QE will serve as the primary quality point of contact for fabrication quality issues, coordinating resolution prior to Group Office escalation.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in engineering or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated leadership experience in problem solving and quality management systems, preferably in a low volume high mix regulated manufacturing environment
Experience in the application of statistical process controls, issues analysis and management, calibration protocols, and /or change management are desired
Experience facilitating corrective action, root cause analysis, supplier quality, or nonconformance management is desired
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, inspection, planning, suppliers, and Mission Assurance
Proven leadership skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
Recognized self-motivator that seeks to continuously learn and challenge himself/herself
Ability to multi-task and drive issues to closure
Experience utilizing digital engineering methodologies and data systems
Experience with advanced inspection equipment and metrology equipment are desired
U.S. citizenship is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the G72 Fabrication Engineering Quality Management System and related continuous improvement projects
Drive standardization of quality processes across fabrication areas and promote consistent quality management practices
Facilitate nonconformance review, disposition coordination, FRACAS, SCAR, and corrective action activities
Provide quality engineering guidance during nonconformance review to improve inspection criteria, reduce unnecessary inspection, and promote consistent, risk-based quality decisions
Lead Monthly QMS meetings with each shop area of the Group. Develop and maintain quality metrics, dashboards, quad charts, and visual management tools
Quarterly report summarizing overall quality in the Group
Closed loop issues management: identify issues, analyze, corrective action, prevention
Participate in risk analyses including supplier, process, and equipment assessments
Analyze recurring quality issues and recommend improvements to inspection criteria, supplier quality, fabrication processes, and quality procedures
Partner with Inspection, Mission Assurance, Engineering, and Program teams to improve inspection criteria, quality terminology, and nonconformance management