Engineer, Quality 2

Triumph Group; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Triumph Group in West Hartford, CT, seeks an Engineer, Quality 2 to lead a calibration/inspection team in a unionized, aerospace manufacturing setting. You will ensure 100% product quality, drive continuous improvement, and manage on-site calibration services with ISO 10012/AS9100 alignment.

The role requires 5+ years in calibration, strong lean/Six Sigma background, and familiarity with NADCAP/ITAR/EAR. Expect collaboration with engineering and quality staff to meet safety, quality and delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a calibration/inspection environment.
• Union leadership experience is a plus.
• Experience calibrating mechanical gauges and test stands.
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export controls.
• Lean manufacturing and process improvement experience.
• Six Sigma certification or SPC experience.
• Knowledge of machining and special processes.

Responsibilities

• Hire, interview, train, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work.
• Address employee issues, enforces policy and disciplines as needed.
• Supervise calibration staff and coordinate training and workflow.
• Ensure QMS, ISO 10012 and AS9100 compliance.
• Manage calibration suppliers and calibration database.
• Troubleshoot and plan production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Interface with engineering for calibration resolutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma.
• Develop training programs to improve employee skills.

Skills

Calibration/inspection experience

Union leadership experience (a plus)

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

NADCAP familiarity

ITAR/EAR knowledge

Lean Practitioner

Six Sigma

SPC knowledge

Machining knowledge

Special processes knowledge

Multilingual

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quality/operations/technical field

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Triumph Group

Engineer, Quality 2

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Companys key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.

Responsibilities

Salary Range: $75,000 - $112,000 - based on skill level and experience

The Quality Team Lead is responsible to meet and exceed safety, quality, production, and delivery metrics in a production environment. The incumbent will directly supervise 5+ quality employees working the in union manufacturing environment. The Leader will schedule shift production work and hold the staff accountable for meeting production deliverables while maintaining 100% product quality and ensuring a safe working environment. This Leader will also manage the calibration service provider located on site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a dynamic multitasking team player with solid experience with aerospace assembly and test practices, small volume mixed model production, machining components, contract bargaining agreement personnel management, lean manufacturing, process flow optimization, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include:

• Hire, interview, train, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work.
• Address employee issues, takes appropriate action, rewarding and disciplining employees in accordance with Company policy.
• Supervise the union employees in the calibration area. Planning, organizing and monitoring calibration assignments. Coordinate the following: Training of technical staff, work flow / priority management, monitor employee performance and attendance. Additional responsibilities would be supervising the Inspectors across the business as required to support the Quality Team
• Ensure QMS, ISO 10012 and AS9100 compliance are maintained
• Manage outside calibration suppliers with respect to costs, quality and delivery requirements
• Manage the calibration database and adherence to the specifications and requirements for the industry standards
• Troubleshoot, and resolve problems, analyze workload, establish calibration time estimates, and create production schedules that meet internal and external needs and demands.
• Interface with engineering for technical resolutions for calibration tolerances and failures.
• Establish and/or adjust work procedures to meet budgets, schedules and On-time Delivery expectations.
• Interpret specifications, process instructions, blue prints, and work orders to assist calibration employees with their assigned duties.
• Plan and coordinate the flow of materials through the calibration department to respond to production demands. Direct staff in adjusting machines and equipment to meet quality and production specifications.
• Review gage failures rates and manage the significantly out of tolerance (SOOT) requirements
• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Lead department initiatives to implement Continuous Improvements/Lean initiatives and quality improvements. Demonstrate effective use of Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Develop and implement effective training programs to improve production employee skill sets.
• Drive a work environment of Increasing Safety Awareness and supervise departmental Health & Safety Risk Assessments.

• Additional Quality duties/tasks may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, quality, operations, or a technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a calibration/inspection environment, union leadership experience is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing the calibration of mechanical gages, gages on test stands and the systems involvement with our special processes such as heat treatment.
• Strong business acumen coupled with mental aptitude and motivation to learn.
• Demonstrate initiative and advanced interpersonal skills in team problem solving situations, relationship building and aligning with business goals.
• MS Office equivalent, Project Management tools experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and export controls regulations (ITAR/EAR) is a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• MS Office or equivalent.
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Lean Practitioner certification and experience at reducing waste.
• Six Sigma certification and/or experience with Statistical process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of machining and special processes procedures.
• Multi-lingual language skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentives and performance-based rewards
• Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.

Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans\' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should [e-mail] request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

\"An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans\" We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (\"ITAR\") and the Export Administration Regulations (\"EAR\"), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions.

All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.