QA Engineer 3

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Engineer 3, Quality who provides expert knowledge while defining and implementing quality assurance solutions to a wide range of complex issues. They will ensure a high reliability and proper performance per product requirements. Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommends corrective actions. About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5 (plus) years of relevant experience
Ability to adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines; using excellent interpersonal skills to drive tasks to completion
Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making skills
Execute in accordance with company values
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and others as necessary
Detail oriented, and advanced computer usage including the AC ERP system
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

Review build manuals determining that the designated processes and materials comply with customer and regulatory standards, reviewing and approving engineering documentation meet these standards
Investigate material and production problems effecting quality or efficiency utilizing root cause analysis presenting results and solutions
Build Manual revisions and the control of these revisions, storage and access so that only current build manuals are used for the purpose of building customer product
Assuring all quoting processes have both the quote, supporting data and any adjoining proposal meet all applicable customer, regulatory & standards
Create AS9100 first article documentation for consequential completion by production and quality as a quality record
Lead root cause analysis of production and material processes problems.
Developing, participating in and recording results of tests and experiments for the development of solutions and improvements
Participation on the AC NB MRB, “Material Review Board”. Reviewing and signing off that all dispositions follows customer, regulatory and or quality standards
Work to be done in compliance with Government, Customer and Regulatory Bodies
Performs all other duties as assigned