Quality Engineer

HANWHA AEROSPACE USA LLC•Cheshire, CT

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hanwha Aerospace USA Quality Engineer will be responsible for all activities associated with the Quality function reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

Requirements

Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
High School Degree or G.E.D required
4+ years of experience in manufacturing or aerospace environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions.
Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
Knowledge of KPCs and implement process improvements to drive KPC CPK values above targets.
Knowledge of Export Control requirements and controls.
Knowledge of statistical software such as, but not limited to, Prolink, QC Calc, Net Inspect, Minitab.

Responsibilities

Ownership of quality performance of assigned part numbers/family.
Creation of FAIRs and review of FAIRs as needed through net inspect.
Participation and ownership of PPAP for assigned parts from NPI state through full approval.
Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are understood and followed as necessary to maintain Quality System Approvals.
Lead and support internal and external audit activities (System, NADCAP, Customer, etc.) as required to meet requirements and maintain approvals.
Ensure export compliance is maintained at all times.
Drive robust RCCA process to eliminate quality issues from assigned parts/family.
Drive and support process improvements to improve quality of assigned part numbers/family.
Contract Review (Customer PO, requirements, and drawings specifications).
Balloon customer drawings & associated documents.
Gaging reviews & special gaging requirements / purchase.
Perform Gage R&R Studies (MSA).
Create IMS as needed.
Validate and correlate CMM Programs as needed.
Coordinate customer submittments & approvals related to product quality.
Utilize statistical software to establish, analyze and address quality process control data.
Attend regular SPC review sessions with engineering to develop and implement action plans that drive continuous and sustainable process improvements.
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.