Quality Engineer - Quality Systems

Dodge Industrial•Santa Ana, CA

6h•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured goods. Activities include continually assessing company processes and recommending improvements. An emphasis on “systems” involves the implementation of AS9100 and AS13100.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED AND 5+ years of experience in Aerospace industry (mechanical).
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any other related field and minimum 3 years in Aerospace industry (mechanical).
Strong written and oral communications skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft office products
Practical experience in precision inspection equipment and calibration
Knowledge in aerospace materials
Must enjoy the challenges of working in the fast pace, sometimes demanding Aerospace World
Working knowledge of FAA/PMA
Hands-on working knowledge of ASME Y14.5
Dimensional Inspection and GD&T
GAGE, R&R, SPC, PFMEA, PPAP
Experience with AS9100 systems and AS13100.
Experience with internal audits, customer audits, and NADCAP audits.
Must be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ('green card' holders), or have refugee or asylee status due to ITAR/EAR compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage the quality assurance aspects of new product introduction within company policies.
Provide oversight of the manufacture of products to ensure engineering documentation is consistent with manufacturing methods employed.
Coordinate activities associated with “first article build” of new products, ensuring fabricated items are traceable to documented standards at the time of release of product into the production mode.
Develop test methods/procedures to support product validation efforts.
Maintain test equipment to traceable standards accepted in the aerospace industry.
Perform performance validation tests to meet customer specifications.
Generate test reports of performance validation tests.
Provide QE support to Prime Customers for first articles and corrective action.
Review contracts, specifications, purchase orders, and planning.
Plan and implement quality initiatives throughout the organization.
Recommend, review & approve changes to manufacturing plans & drawings based on customer requirements.
Perform internal & external audits.
Participate in RCCA investigations as required.
Assist with training of RBC Divisions regarding Customer and Quality System.