Program Quality Engineer

STENA•Baltimore, MD

3d•$63,600 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

At ST Engineering MRAS, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. From the first flight across the Pacific Ocean to developing highly complex structures for the most popular aircraft in the world, we have come a long way always with a can-do approach to problem solving while delighting customers with our high say-do ratio. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future. A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers and advanced composite products, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none. At ST Engineering MRAS, we are also rapidly augmenting our maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities leveraging the company’s expanded aircraft nacelle portfolio as well as it’s materials and processing expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Manufacturing Quality.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5-10% of time)
This position involves access to export-controlled technology which requires U.S. Person status or government authorization. A ‘U.S. Person,’ as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62, includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States. To be considered for this position, you must either be a U.S. Person or fall within a legally recognized export control exception or authorization. If hired, you will be required to provide valid proof of such status.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience
Quality experience, including knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100 and AS9145
Understanding of lean principles and root cause analysis problem solving methodologies
Ability to read and interpret specifications, standards and engineering drawings
Positive attitude and leadership characteristics
Can work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
Able to work both individually and as part of a team
Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools

Responsibilities

Within the Program Quality Team, for assigned activities, act as owner and POC for issue resolution for all Quality Assurance aspects of the program.
Support customer meetings and follow-up actions
Coordinate cross functional team reviews of rejections and issues to determine whether product is conforming with applicable specifications, including containment of suspect product.
Facilitate root cause analysis and action plan closure to correct and prevent recurrence
Prepare and submit concession packages in accordance to program requirements
Facilitate return processing and coordination of rework/repair efforts
Identify and facilitate management system improvements to better support program requirements
In coordination with the integrated program team, be responsive to customer inquiries within a very limited timeframe to ensure product is properly dispositioned and work continues to progress through successful delivery to the customer
Eliminate process variation and product defects through creative solutions
Capture and analyze data to find trends. Use the data to drive decisions
Effectively prepare communications and presentations to all levels of personnel from operators to senior leadership
Participate/lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance on-time, quality delivery of product