Quality Engineer

HELIGEAR ACQUISITION CO • Bedford Park, IL

28d • $88,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time exempt position is in Avio Aero’s Quality Department and reports to the Quality Manager. The Quality Engineer works with employees at all levels throughout the organization to facilitate quality assurance goals and does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees. The role supports quality assurance across aerospace products and manufacturing processes, including statistical analysis, product and process qualification, inspection planning, supplier management, audits, and corrective action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of aerospace or mechanical experience.
• At least 3 years of work-related experience as a Quality Engineer in an aerospace company or high-tech manufacturing/precision machining environment.
• Minimum Green Belt with Quality Engineering responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints for aerospace parts, including GD&T.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) tools and conducting RCCA for internal and customer-related issues.
• Proficiency with statistical tools including Cp/Cpk, Pp/PpK, ANOVA, and GR&R to assess, correct, or qualify processes and analyze product or process performance and capability.
• Ability to work independently and achieve results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Accuracy and thoroughness.
• Interest in improving and promoting quality.
• Adaptability to changes in the work environment and ability to manage competing demands.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Shainin RedX problem-solving skill set is a plus.
• Auditing skills or knowledge of AS9100 or IS9001 is a plus.
• Knowledge of Nadcap requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Assess the validity of statistical conclusions by analyzing assumptions and the robustness of the techniques 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 views, title blocks, dimensioning and tolerancing, and GD&T symbols.
• Evaluate and analyze parts using appropriate inspection tools, such as gage blocks, calipers, micrometers, dial bore gauges, and optical comparators.
• Participate in supplier management, including supplier qualification, certification, and evaluation.
• Conduct and interpret failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and drive resulting actions.
• Conduct product and process qualifications and capability studies.
• Review and improve manufacturing processes for the Quality Department.
• Review and approve inspection planning for production parts.
• Prepare for and assist with external audits when required.
• Plan, conduct, and report internal and supplier QMS or process audits in a support capacity.
• Analyze nonconformity data, document corrective actions, and verify results.
• Work with external customers on parts discrepancy verification and parts submittals to the NCR process.
• Work with and through a unionized workforce to achieve organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and injury insurance.
• Performance-related bonuses and a local bonus scheme.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee special awards for service and recognition.
• Local special agreements and discounts.
• Technical, leadership, and development training.
• Smart working and work-life balance programs, including hybrid work when possible.
• Programs aimed at supporting psychological safety and employees’ daily needs.

What This Job Offers

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