Quality Engineer

Ralliant•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

The QE is responsible for driving continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process. Plan, direct, and coordinate all quality activities to assure optimum quality in all products manufactured and assembled within a work cell. Coordinate all quality activities and work with design engineering, manufacturing, planning and other disciplines to ensure the quality of the product. Investigate internal and external quality concerns, and lead cross functional teams to determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions. Inspect and review numerous amounts of paperwork for completeness and correctness. Support Supplier Development Engineering when vendor hardware discrepancies are discovered. Perform other related duties as assigned. Analyze work instructions and procedures for errors and potential failure points. Find innovative ways to improve quality through new process controls and ensure sustainment following successful implementation. Attend and participate in daily management meetings alongside program support teams. Responsible for interfacing with the customer as necessary to complete the delivery order, including presentation of the lot data packages and FAI’s as necessary. Candidate must be very high energy, and able to keep up with a fast-paced environment. The position requires the majority time to be spent working in the assembly area, with minimal time at a desk.

Requirements

Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, and statistical software.
Must have strong data analysis skills, including the ability to present the data in reports to support investigation conclusions.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Training and demonstrated competency with APQP tools (i.e., D/PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP).
Strong problem-solving skills to help drive use of the Ralliant Business System (RBS) in operations and other departments.
Auditing experience including support of internal, customer, or registrar audits.
Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in aerospace/defense
Candidate must be very high energy, and able to keep up with a fast-paced environment.
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Electronics or Ordnance and use of energetic materials, powders/propellants is a strong plus.
Experience with lean manufacturing including Six-Sigma or ASQ certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Driving continuous process improvement in the manufacturing process
Plan, direct, and coordinate all quality activities to assure optimum quality in all products manufactured and assembled within a work cell
Coordinate all quality activities and work with design engineering, manufacturing, planning and other disciplines to ensure the quality of the product
Investigate internal and external quality concerns, and lead cross functional teams to determine root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions
Inspect and review numerous amounts of paperwork for completeness and correctness
Support Supplier Development Engineering when vendor hardware discrepancies are discovered
Perform other related duties as assigned
Analyze work instructions and procedures for errors and potential failure points
Find innovative ways to improve quality through new process controls and ensure sustainment following successful implementation
Attend and participate in daily management meetings alongside program support teams
Responsible for interfacing with the customer as necessary to complete the delivery order, including presentation of the lot data packages and FAI’s as necessary