Senior Associate, Quality Engineering 1

L3HHCM20•Town of Gates, NY

2d•$73,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Product Quality Engineer needed to develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for the building of highly complex electro-optical, electronic & mechanical spaceflight and/or airborne assemblies. Engineer manages and maintains program Quality Assurance activities, and routinely interfaces with Engineering, Management, Customers and Subcontractors. Individual will be heavily involved on-site in monitoring the build, installation and test of software/hardware and integrated systems, will participate in peer reviews for technical and process evaluation, and will lead activities related to review and correction of non-conforming materials or assemblies. This position requires strong influential and collaborative leadership skills, as well as meticulous organizational skills. Individual must have strong initiative, be a self-starter and have a proactive mind-set. Quality Engineer sets the tone for Quality with his/her manufacturing and engineering counterparts.

Requirements

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 travel depending on program needs.
Ability to obtain security clearance (TS/SCI)
Must successfully pass all pre-employment screening requirements, including a drug test that screens for marijuana and other controlled substances

Nice To Haves

Active Security Clearance
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is highly valued.
Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, as well as APQP, is beneficial.
Background in developing and executing Manufacturing Engineering Instructions is desirable.
Test engineering experience, including environmental testing such as TVAC and vibration, is a plus.
Machining, GD&T, and engineering drawing review experience would be advantageous.
Familiarity with composite structures, assembly, hardware integration, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is preferred.
Understanding of military specifications, configuration control management, and failure analysis methods such as FA, CA, FMEA, and root cause/corrective action processes is beneficial.
Program execution and leadership experience

Responsibilities

Validate processes and products utilizing established quality assurance policies, plans and procedures
Develop and implement audit plans to ensure compliance with internal policies, program requirements and regulatory requirements
Routinely track and analyze data to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and to identify and evaluate quality issues
Lead teams to develop disposition, formally evaluate root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Lead and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102, including planning, review of design and manufacturing requirements, preparation and validation of FAI packages, coordination with cross-functional teams, and resolution of nonconformances to ensure compliant product introduction and production readiness.
Regularly interface with customer quality representatives for build and test activities and resolution of issues.
Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality requirements
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities, Material Review Board and Failure Review Board meetings, and participate in Independent Review Board sessions
Manage quality performance across supply chain through supplier assessments, source selection, supplier quality management and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools. Establish and maintain quality codes driving procurement support. Travel to suppliers to perform hardware inspections and provide guidance on process improvements.
Contribute to design, production and test of space systems hardware through design reviews, requirements validation and mission/system risk analysis.
Meet financial and business objectives with accurate quality forecasting, executing programs within cost and schedule, resolving problems and driving functional strategic improvements