Factory Quality Engineer onsite Tucson, AZ

RTX•Tucson, AZ

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Operations Quality has an opening for a Factory Quality Engineer who will interface with the factory teams supporting production, first article inspections, creating/maintaining work/inspection instructions, and preparation for audits. The position is based in Tucson, AZ and requires onsite presence. The quality engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies. Develop strong working relationships with the factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMA. Regularly generate and publish Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics. Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and leading Corrective Action Boards (CAB). Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary. Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management. Development and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs. Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issue. Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with five (5) years of experience in related Quality, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality Engineering
Experience in supporting design and/or manufacturing process (assembly, inspection, test)
Experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspection Requirements
Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management systems
Past work history using engineering drawings and work instructions and/or technical documentation
The ability to obtain and maintain an ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) clearance prior to the start date
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Existing DoD Top Secret Clearance
Strong interpersonal skills with experience in negotiating, having difficult conversations, and ability to work well with factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders
Competency and experience in a relevant technical discipline with understanding of engineering principles and design analysis techniques
Experience working in a dynamic environment that requires prioritization and flexibility to support competing requirements
Experience in leading cross-functional teams in auditing process and product/process improvements in the factory or at suppliers
Experience in Product/Process Failure Modes & Affects Analysis, Regression Analysis
Experience with AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Motivated and self-starting team player who achieves results and continuously strives for improvement
Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills
Six Sigma or ASQ Certification
Level 5 Mission Assurance Certification (Internal Candidates)
Data analysis; development and usage of actionable metrics
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Business
High computer proficiency, including skills working with Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word Visio)

Responsibilities

Verify product and process compliance with respect to contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and internal policies
Develop strong working relationships with the factory leadership, program leadership, and DCMA
Regularly generate and publish Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics
Facilitate and lead cross-functional team in failure analysis, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure and leading Corrective Action Boards (CAB)
Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material and facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) when necessary
Support work instruction development and maintenance activities by reviewing work instructions, test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management
Development and maintenance of inspection instructions, ensuring inspection instructions meet the technical data package requirements and meet production needs
Regularly interface with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Daily status meetings with the factory support, factory management, hourly employees, and internal stakeholders to manage issue
Conduct weekly meetings to help reduce cost of poor quality and facilitate timely red rack dispositions