Specialist, Quality Engineer
About The Position
Support multiple programs by interfacing and collaborating with Management, Program Office, Engineering, and Test functions regarding technical requirements. This role requires knowledge in ISO/AS9100 specifications and strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external customers, often through presentations. The Specialist will work on Continuous Improvement Projects, lead Corrective/Preventive Action investigations (RCCA’s, 8D), and develop/implement program quality plans and procedures using statistical quality controls and analyses. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving engineering specifications such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, and manufacturing work instructions for adequacy, quality, and compliance. The role also involves Material Review Board collaboration, FRACAS and Failure Analysis support in Test Failure Review Board (FRB) meetings, creation of Quality Plans and SDRL/CDRL requirements, and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision. The Specialist will perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc., and may require potential travel to support customer needs. Additionally, the role involves reviewing/assigning/updating appropriate Quality Clauses to purchased products. Essential functions include creating plans for developing and/or transferring manufacturing operations, applying modern quality principles (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma), analyzing defect data, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, performing root cause analysis, demonstrating GD&T fundamentals, assessing the need for First Article Inspections (FAIs), and implementing AS9100 requirements into standard work.
Requirements
- Knowledge in ISO/AS9100 specifications
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to both internal and external customers, often through presentations format
- Ability to work and ensure success in role with minimal direct supervision
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced GD&T knowledge, including datums, MMC, circularity, cylindricity, runout, feature control frames, feature of size, etc.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification (preference for Green or Black Belt).
- Experience collaborating in a Microsoft 365 environment with proficiency in applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Responsibilities
- Interface and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering, Test functions with respect to technical requirements.
- Work on Continuous Improvement Projects, lead Corrective / Preventive Action investigations (RCCA’s, 8D).
- Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures using statistical quality controls and analyses.
- Review and approve engineering specification such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, manufacturing work instruction for adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
- Material Review Board collaboration
- FRACAS and Failure Analysis (support role in Test Failure Review Board (FRB) meetings)
- Creation of Quality Plans and SDRL / CDRL requirements
- Perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc.
- Review/assign/update appropriate Quality Clauses to purchased products.
- Create plans for developing and/or transferring manufacturing operations from one facility to another.
- Apply modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to routine aerospace and manufacturing operations, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
- Analyze defect data and implement data‑driven corrective actions.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address product and process non‑conformances and compliance gaps.
- Demonstrate GD&T fundamentals and understanding of drawing requirements for manufacturing.
- Assess the need for First Article Inspections (FAIs) based on trigger events defined in AS9102 and/or contractual flow‑down, and facilitate their completion.
- Implement AS9100 requirements into standard work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
