Quality Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here. Do you have the skills, expertise and passion that it takes to be a top-notch quality engineer? Join our team and take your career to new heights! The Quality Engineer II will ensure adherence to stringent quality standards for our products and production processes. This role involves leading quality initiatives, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions based on statistical analysis and industry best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
2+ Years experience as a Quality Engineer or in a related field.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
Knowledge and utilization of AS9100, ISO 9001 and other applicable Military and statutory standards and specifications.
Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management systems (QMS).
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with aircraft modifications and defense contracts.
Certified Auditor or equivalent experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and database experience.
Power BI experience
Safety oriented
Experience participating in external audits as guide.
Self Motivated, capable of working unsupervised for long periods
Experience with Octave/ETQ software to manage schedule goals
Ability to influence operation leaders and touch labor
Ability to mentor QMS Principles to cross functional area leaders

Responsibilities

Advise operations leadership on creation of Corrective Action Request (CAR), Continuous Improvement Item (CI) or Non Conformance (NC)
Advise local operations leadership on CAR status and schedule
Advise and/or Teach Root Cause Corrective Action techniques
Report to QMS Team on any safety or quality issues
Advise operations Leadership on AS9100 Standards
Follow up on corrective action plans for compliance
Verify CAR Effectiveness Checks to close out CARs
Facilitate resolution of significant or cross-functional CARs.
Maintain audit-ready records and support other teams with CAR processes and best practices.
Assist audit teams for compliance and effectiveness.
Liaise cross-functionally to align reporting standards and drive continuous improvement
Provide and receive constructive feedback
Act as the sole QMS representative to external customers on site (DCMA)
Lead and drive quality improvement initiatives across the production lifecycle.
Plan, conduct, and lead internal and external quality audits.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
Design and refine processes and mechanisms to enhance product quality and efficiency.
Mentor and train junior engineers and production staff on quality standards and processes.
Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
Ensure all activities comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.