Quality Engineer

NORTHSTAR AEROSPACE•Bedford Park, IL

28d•$88,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Avio Aero’s Quality Department, and reports to Avio Aero’s Quality Manager. The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary to facilitate quality assurance goals but does not directly or indirectly supervise any other employees. This is a full-time exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years aerospace or mechanical experience)
Minimum of 3 years’ work-related experience as a Quality Engineer for Aerospace company or High-Tech manufacturing/precision machining environment.
Minimum Green Belt with QE responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints for Aerospace parts (GD&T)
Proficient in Root Cause Corrective Action tools and conduct RCCA for internal and customer related issues
Proficient in utilizing statistical tools Cp/Cpk, Pp/PpK, ANOVA and GR&R to assess, correct and/or qualify new processes and analyze product/process performance/capabilities
Able to work independently and achieve results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
Look for ways to improve and promote quality
Adaptable to changes in the work environment
Manages competing demands
Must be detailed oriented and able to manage multiple prioritizes in a fast-paced work environment
Knowledgeable in GD&T / blueprint interpretation
Shainin RedX problem solving skill set a plus
Skilled in auditing or knowledgeable in AS9100 or IS9001 a plus
Knowledgeable with Nadcap requirements a plus
Proficient computer skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Minitab)

Responsibilities

Assess the validity of statistical conclusions by analyzing the assumptions used and the robustness of the technique used.
Define, interpret, and classify quality characteristics for new and existing products and processes
Interpret specification requirements in relation to product and process characteristics and technical drawings, including characteristics such as views, title blocks, dimensioning and tolerancing, and GD&T symbols
Evaluate/analyze parts using the appropriate inspection tools such as gage blocks, calipers, micrometers, dial bore gauge, optical comparators, etc.
Actively participate in supplier management, including supplier qualification, certification, and evaluation
Conduct, interpret and drive actions of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
Conduct product and process qualifications and capability studies
Review and improve manufacturing process for Quality Department
Review and approve inspection planning for production parts
Audit preparation and assistance for external audits when/as required
Plan, conduct and report internal and supplier QMS or process audits (support function, not primary responsibility)
Analyze all nonconformity data to determine results, document corrective actions and verify results
Work with external customers on parts discrepancy verification and parts submittments to NCR process
Ability to work with and through a unionized workforce to achieve organizational objectives.