Quality Engineer

Actalent • Orlando, FL

443d • $93,600 - $114,400

About The Position

The Quality Engineer position at Actalent involves ensuring the highest standards of quality across products and processes, particularly in the Aerospace & Defense sector. The role requires a skilled professional to manage supplier quality, conduct audits, and facilitate corrective actions to enhance supplier performance. The engineer will also lead a team, support special projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated industries in a supplier quality and development role.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9000 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with creating and reviewing First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102B.
• Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to obtain a Clearance.
• ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt training, certification, and/or working knowledge.
• ASQ CQA or AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective supplier root cause and corrective actions for defect escapes.
• Analyze supplier performance data and take preventative actions to address systemic issues and improve supplier performance.
• Support risk-based change management processes involving supplier work transitions.
• Perform and manage supplier on-site FAIR reviews and source inspections as required.
• Support supplier material review/release, requests for information, and deviation processes.
• Perform onsite assessments/audits at suppliers as needed (QMS/Process/Product/RCCA).
• Support supplier selection and certification processes as required.
• Develop and improve supplier quality management systems (internal procedures, supplier metrics, supplier audits/assessments/certifications).
• Interface with suppliers and internal teams to influence and/or lead changes necessary to execute strategy and achieve program goals.
• Act as the 'voice of supplier' within the organization to ensure that all issues that could cause a risk to schedule and material conformance are effectively addressed in a timely manner.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, assist the department Manager in daily functions, or represent the Supplier Quality Manager at internal reviews and presentations.
• Support special projects as assigned.
• Prepare executive-level summary reports/presentations of problem investigation and supplier corrective action status, supplier performance data/trends, and corresponding action plans.
• Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees