Quality Engineer Sr Staff - E5

Standard Job Description

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Basic Qualifications

STEM Degree in Engineering or one of the Physical Sciences

Minimum 5 years’ professional aerospace experience

Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9145 Quality requirements

Prior experience managing ADP type programs and NBF type funding

Interfacing at all levels of management for Production, Engineering & Quality

Demonstrated experience working with DFMEA, PFMEA and APQP skills

Excellent Communication skills

Must be able to obtain DOD Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

Advanced degree in a STEM

Proven history of knowledge of the Quality Sciences specifically APQP

Experience managing development programs at various sites with multiple subcontractors

Quality Science skills certification

Experience acquiring & bidding proposal development for new & existing contracts

Experience interfacing with executive leadership at all levels of the corporation