Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace/Defense

PROMED MOLDED PRODUCTS INC•Plymouth, MN

2d•$93,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer for Aerospace/Defense (AS9100) is responsible for overall compliance, process and quality assurance activities on numerous projects and products including Aerospace & Defense products. Under minimal supervision, the Senior Quality Engineer serves as the lead quality representative of assigned product lines for new product development, day-to-day manufacturing support, non-conformance, and acts as the independent review function. The Senior Quality Engineer supports additional processes such as Supplier Quality, Internal Audit, Corrective and Preventive Action Procedure (CAPA), etc., to effect operational efficiency and economy, the Senior Quality Engineer ensures continuous production of parts consistent with established standards, and to meet the customer’s desired results. The Senior Quality Engineer ensures ProMed’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.

Requirements

Degree in an engineering or scientific field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Aerospace and Defense market segment
Knowledge of aerospace and defense regulation (AS9100)
Proficiency in statistical, quality and continuous improvement methods and tools
Must have Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
Commitment to continuous improvement company-wide
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal; professional, courteous and friendly personality; clearly conveys ideas and information and receives information effectively
Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time-sensitive skills
Ability to create positive working relationships with a diverse group of people including gender, ethnicity, age, and cultural and skill level differences
Self-starter with a proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision
Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (i.e. ASQ, Six Sigma, etc.)
Knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) dimensional measuring equipment, pin gages, and calipers, as well as other equipment as required
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Minitab, SQC pack, design of Methodology and blueprint reading
Working knowledge of English (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

Ensuring the quality requirements are established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with the current AS9100 (current) Standards.
Ensures the Quality Management System activities are developed and deployed in an efficient and effective manner that supports the company's Quality objectives.
Collate test data into CoA/CoC format, create CoA, CoC for new products.
Issue/Review/Reconcile Batch records working closely with manufacturing QE.
Performs Quality Assurance review/approval/rejection of all procedures and specifications impacting the product.
Be a key team member on project planning and development teams by establishing and cultivating a network of support (laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
Point out technical and compliance requirements, perform gap assessments and resolve technical issues early in the product life cycle.
Help with supplier audits, regulatory and Customer audits.
Perform and document root cause investigations, present findings and possible corrective actions for out of specification test results and Non-conformances.
Perform statistical analysis of data and product specifications to evaluate present standards and achieve targeted quality and repeatability.
Work with R&D and production engineers to identify and/or resolve material characterization methodology and inspection criteria AS9100 requirements.
Identifies and implements a comprehensive education plan to continually advance technical skills and personal development as well as enhancing organizational effectiveness.
The employee is expected to develop acceptable work habits, skills, knowledge, and contributions consistent with the Senior level position.
This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.