Quality Engineer

Saab•West Lafayette, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saab in West Lafayette, IN, you have the opportunity to join a team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. This flagship facility utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and leverages research and development to support Saab’s broad product portfolio. As Saab continues to expand their team in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Quality Engineer to help develop a world-class Quality function. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in aerospace, knowledge of DCMA, and is able to work as part of a team to solve problems and develop/improve processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Quality, or similar field required
3+ years’ experience in an engineering role, preferably aerospace manufacturing, is required
Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems, testing and inspection methodologies
Excellent communication and team building experience working in an international environment
Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work
Ability to drive and lead change.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience with expertise of the aerospace industry preferred
MBA, M.Sc. or an equivalent documented education or certifications a plus
Experience in partnering with DCMA is a plus

Responsibilities

Implement and execute the Quality Management System principles and processes
Support a high-urgency production line by responding to Andon calls and processing Nonconformances in a timely fashion
Lead corrective action teams to implement effective solutions to quality problems and bring 8Ds to closure in a timely fashion
Serve as an effective liaison between Saab and customer entities such as DCMA
Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement
Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible
Monitor and analyze risk while preparing risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving
Participate as a member of the Material Review Board team and lead proposed corrective actions
Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while ensuring compliance for our customer, production, and supply chain functions
Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance
Train future team members in quality principles and systems
Contribute to a people-first culture in alignment to Saab values, demonstrating core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support
Other tasks as assigned to support operation