Quality Engineer

Job Summary & Essential Functions: The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager, assures that planning and executing cost-effective quality programs that will help ensure contractual compliance to quality requirement and the integrity of delivered product. · Review contract documentation for quality-related requirements; assure proper flowdown and satisfaction of these requirements through review of design and manufacturing/test documentation and development of inspection plans. · Ensure any customer requirements reflecting digital product definition using CAD/CAM/CAI Data, are met when authorized by the customer for its use. · Ensure that all FAI requirements (including delta) are current, or are identified as necessary to perform. · Participates in quality assurance proposals and cost estimates. · Support the organization leadership on Lean implementation using Lean Systems as the principal tool. · Evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing. · Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and develop documents and test data, as required. · Provide primary customers, source inspectors and suppliers interface, and must work cooperatively with them and his/her program team to ensure that all contractual quality requirements are satisfied. · Providing training and feedback to Quality personnel to ensure uniform process and inspection methods. · Evaluate the robustness and risk of process and recommend improvement actions where appropriate. · Lead cross-functional teams in problem solving for non-conformance product, quality escapements, and process capabilities (but not limited to) and establish definitive root cause and effective corrective action(s). · Execute product containment actions to protect the customer from non-conforming material arriving at their facilities. · Lead in root cause and corrective action investigation efforts, resulting from MRB Activity. · Participates in the maintenance of the Quality Systems Registration, and highlighting areas for continuous improvement. · Participates in internal audit programs. · Analyze, review and prepare necessary reports/data summaries, as required. · Develop and update quality documents such as the Control Plan, PFMEA, and Inspection Instructions, as required. · Responsible for complying with quality system (ISO 9001, AS 9100, Nadcap) and Aerospace OEM system requirements. · Ability to submit tags to customers; closes out rejection reports. · Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area. · Works independently with minimal supervision. Incumbents are typically assigned highly technical and/or major start-up programs that require the coordination of top resources in each of the functional areas. · Inspects product when/if there is a need and requested by Quality Manager. · Proficient at mentoring other quality engineers with evaluating and resolving process issues. · Other duties as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager