Quality Engineer I

LSI•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Quality Engineer I ensures that hardware training devices produced by LSI meet established standards for reliability, usability, and performance. The role develops, implements, and continually improves the Quality Management System (QMS), while ensuring compliance with applicable technical, regulatory, and customer requirements. The position works across manufacturing and engineering functions to establish quality controls, conduct audits and inspections, analyze data and quality issues, support new product introduction, and promote continuous improvement. The role also provides technical guidance to junior personnel and must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials. A standard weekly schedule is required, with overtime as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
At least two years of applicable engineering experience.
In-depth understanding of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, such as casting, machining, assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
Proficiency in quality assurance methods and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Excellent working knowledge of aviation maintenance, manufacturing, and production technical requirements.
Knowledge of quality assurance tools, concepts, and methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, and MSA.
Proficiency in quality tools and software, such as Minitab, Statistical Process Control software, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
Strong statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
Excellent technical writing, documentation, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
High attention to detail, strong decision-making capability, and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic production environment and physically perform shop-floor inspections and audits.
Exceptional knowledge of precision measuring equipment.
Knowledge of Hexagon Romer Arm and Verisurf Software or equivalent CMM hardware and software.
Customer-service orientation.
Ability to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience.
Six Sigma certification at Green Belt or higher and/or American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), highly desirable.
Experience working within an ISO 9001-compliant quality system.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quality control procedures, standards, specifications, and process controls, including control plans and critical control points.
Interpret and implement quality assurance standards and define and classify critical product and process quality characteristics.
Lead internal and supplier quality audits and support compliance with ISO 9001.
Ensure material identification, traceability, segregation, and classification of nonconforming products; participate in Material Review Board activities and disposition decisions.
Establish sampling procedures, including ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 and Z1.9, and directions for recording and reporting quality data; analyze trends in collected data.
Apply design and risk management tools, including FMEA, DFSS, and DFX.
Read and interpret technical drawings, publications, manuals, performance specifications, and statements of work, and verify that work meets their requirements.
Ensure proper calibration, traceability, and maintenance of measurement systems; perform Measurement System Analysis, including gage R&R, bias, linearity, and stability evaluations.
Prepare and present quality performance reports to management, including dashboards and KPIs.
Conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to verify compliance with finished-product quality standards and technical data.
Identify internal and external quality requirements for new product introduction, including CoC, FAI, material certificates, hardware inspection plans, inspection programming, critical features, and sampling.
Collaborate with management and technical team members to develop, execute, and oversee inspection and test plans.
Participate in cross-functional drawing and design reviews to ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are met.
Assist with documenting management systems and generating and controlling Manufacturing Orders.
Identify opportunities to improve the quality system and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and engineering.
Investigate customer complaints and quality issues; conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA, and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAR/PAR).
Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data, and interpret results.
Assist in interpreting ISO 9001 and developing processes and procedures for manufacturing and production environments.
Audit manufacturing and production areas for ISO compliance in support of internal and external ISO 9001 audits.
Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards.
Safely handle government-furnished equipment and materials.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior personnel.
Work a standard weekly schedule, with overtime as required.
Perform other duties as required.