Quality Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries • Graham, KY

8h

About The Position

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here to learn more. Job Description EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• The successful candidate preferably will have a BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with experience in quality engineering.
• Experience with high precision machined parts and assembly operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing.
• Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
• Understanding of, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point.
• Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Black or Green Belt.
• ASQ CQE/CQM Certification.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems.
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements.
• The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.
• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations.
• Actively participate in IPTs and leads FMEAs.
• Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits.
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
• Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems.
• Establish QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
• Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems.
• Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
• Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Works closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness.
• Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a regular basis.
• Leads quality in production activities: Factory materials, process, assemblies, products, and field failures (RMA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level