Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a technical field; or 2 years related experience and/or training in manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3-5 years related experience in a quality systems or continuous improvement related capacity
• Must have excellent organization skills and be able to work multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business situations, strategies, theory, processes, management, budgeting, and operations
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Access, and Share Point
• Previous experience with database/software configuration

Nice To Haves

• BS in management, technical, or related field, or demonstrated relevant and equivalent industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and understanding of FAA conformity/airworthiness regulations and procedures a plus
• Quality/supplier auditing experience a plus
• Previous management experience a plus
• ASQ-CQA Preferred
• Six Sigma Quality Certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor supply chain KPI’s, including Supplier OTD (Past due), product defects (NCR), and waste
• Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications to supplier technical teams
• Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer in managing problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conforming product
• Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer with supplier performance improvement projects to increase supplier capability; projects may include process/workflow analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 5S and Kaizen events
• Perform quality and performance data analysis; provide to management team to support Business/Management Review meetings
• Document minutes during Business/Management Review Meetings
• Lead activities with stakeholders for root cause analysis, FMEA, and other quality and risk management tools to investigate trends and develop corrective and preventive action plans
• Document minutes for the CAPA meetings
• Perform audits to verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive action plans
• Review and audit procedures, and performs internal Quality System and quality assurance audits to ensure actions taken are effective while maintaining continued compliance with applicable regulations and standards (ISO9001/AS9100, FAA, DOD)
• Lead Quality Systems audits (e.g., escorting auditors)
• Audit internal processes and procedures to establish compliance to current, applicable requirements
• Guide operational departments as needed with technical writing & approvals of QMS documents (e.g., procedures, work instructions, forms)
• Provide education and guidance as needed to management and staff for Quality Systems processes, quality assurance activities, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards
• Conduct new hire and ongoing Quality Systems training (ISO9001/AS9100)
• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling < 5%
• Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Benefits

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