Adv Quality Engineer-Aerospace

Troy-Design-and-Manufacturin; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy Design and Manufacturing in Plymouth, MI is seeking an Adv Quality Engineer-Aerospace to drive quality improvements for aerospace programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with AS9100/NADCAP standards and supporting program launches.

You will lead corrective actions, develop PFMEA and control plans, and interact with customers and suppliers to maintain quality. A Bachelor degree and 4+ years in automotive/aerospace quality are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related discipline or equivalent with 4 yrs. of Quality experience in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving, 8D writing, and familiarity with AS9100/ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure understanding and dissemination of aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Support process development for new activities including aerospace program launches.
• Develop and maintain quality standards and documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans) for aerospace programs.
• Participate in audits and supplier related QA activities.
• Lead corrective actions using 8D, JIRA, and customer portals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Root cause analysis

8D writing

Statistical analysis

Independent under supervision

Education

Bachelor degree in related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Adv Quality Engineer-Aerospace

Adv Quality Engineer Plymouth, MI, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1261

Under general supervision of the Quality & Ops Eng Supervisor, this position is responsible for driving change and continual improvement through collection and analysis of data as it relates to company metrics. This is in support of the Quality Standards required by the customer, including customers in the automotive and aerospace industries.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure TDM understands all pertinent Customer Quality Standards, including applicable aerospace industry standards and disseminate standards to appropriate areas (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP)
• Support process development for new activities, including aerospace program launches
• Assists in the development and ongoing alterations or enhancements of TDM quality standards, incorporating aerospace-specific quality requirements as applicable
• Support supplier line up meetings as needed
• Attend Customer related functions relative to TDM product quality as needed, including aerospace customer quality reviews
• Support NCPR and AIMs processes as needed. Leads Corrective Actions and documentation through NCPR’s, JIRA, 8D, PLEX and Customer/Supplier Portals.
• Develops appropriate business process performance measures. KPI’s, PPM, FTT
• Leads continuous improvement strategies throughout organization
• Authors Prototype, Launch & Production Process Flows, PFMEA’s & Control Plans
• Participates in internal, external and surveillance audit teams, including aerospace industry audits (e.g., AS9100/NADCAP surveillance audits)
• Shepherds the process flow effort
• Drives company wide document control by participating on the AFR team
• Oversees TDM Document Retention Inventory Matrix
• Oversees TDM Master Forms Index
• Leads customer-related problem-solving efforts through the use of 8Ds
• Drives throughput and increased value through Value Stream Mapping
• Supports First Article Inspection (FAI) processes per AS9102 for aerospace programs
• Supports Special Process approvals and NADCAP accreditation requirements as applicable
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
• Customer and supplier PPAP
• Create/Update metrics and charts pertinent to TDM's business model

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

Knowledge normally acquired with a Bachelor degree in a related discipline and/or equivalent relative to Quality normally acquired with 4 yrs. of Quality experience in the automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry or the equivalent with a combination of formal education and experience.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Works well under minimal supervision
• Analytical problem solving skills
• Sound working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Statistical analysis
• Root cause analysis
• 8D writing
• Understanding of Q1 and ISO 9001, ISO 14001 requirements; familiarity with AS9100 (aerospace quality management system) a plus
• Able to travel for company purposes in support of program deliverables
• AIAG elements of PPAP
• Well versed in AIAG APQP
• Familiarity with aerospace industry quality requirements (e.g., AS9100, AS9102 First Article Inspection, NADCAP special process requirements) preferred

PREFERRED:

Knowledge normally acquired with a Bachelor degree in a related discipline and/or equivalent relative to Quality normally acquired with 6 yrs. of Quality experience in the automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry or the equivalent with a combination of formal education and experience.

• Possesses the minimum qualifications stated above
• Direct experience working within an AS9100-certified quality management system
• Experience supporting NADCAP special process audits and/or accreditation
• Experience with aerospace-specific tools such as AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports
• Experience interfacing with aerospace customers on quality escapes, corrective actions, and program quality reviews