Quality Engineer

Crestview Aerospace; Crestview (FL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Crestview Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage quality on assigned programs and customer relations. You will lead cross-functional teams using 8D or similar problem-solving methods to address quality complaints and drive effective corrective actions.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years in quality, ASQ certification, and experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 and AIAG guidelines; Lean SSGB preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree/quality certification required, plus 5+ years in quality engineering.
• ASQ Quality Engineering Certification with 5–7 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience; SSGB preferred.

Mansioni

• Effectively manages quality aspects of assigned programs and customer(s).
• Leads cross-functional teams in 8D or other problem-solving methodology to resolve complaints and concerns.
• Provide timely investigation and follow-up to product quality issues and manufacturing concerns.
• Coach team members on defect reduction through root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Ensure corrective actions for supplier and customer concerns are effective, documented, and closed.
• Champion scrap reduction plans and improve First Time Quality in the plant.

Conoscenze

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree/quality certification

Strumenti

MS Office suite

NetInspect

Epicor

PowerBI

Descrizione del lavoro

• Effectively manages quality aspects of assigned programs and customer(s).
• Leads cross-functional teams in 8D or other problem-solving methodology to effectively resolve customer and internal quality complaints and concerns.
• Provide timely investigation, response and follow up to product quality issues, manufacturing concerns/complaints or requests related to product information, and incoming inspection for outsourced components.
• Support and coach other team members on Defect Reduction Team through disciplined root cause analysis and corrective action plans with internal and external customers
• Ensure Corrective Actions for supplier, Internal and customer concerns are effective, documented, implemented and closed in a timely manner. Validates effective implementation.
• Champion scrap reduction plans and improve First Time Quality (FTQ) in the plant. Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility as well as lead or facilitate scrap reduction activities.
• Publish/Review Quality Alerts and Notice of Escapements for customer, internal and supplier issues.
• Participates in maintaining the MRB product hold area current, providing data analysis, root cause problem solving for corrective & preventative action, as well as timely / accurate reporting to Quality Management and/or plant leadership.
• Facilitates customer requested assessment audits with the internal and external team to ensure checklist completions and Assessment readiness.
• Analyze data and provide solutions/recommendations for product and process improvements
• Update and maintain Customer and corporate online systems to comply with requirements
• Assist with developing and maintaining procedures and instructions to meet the AS9100/ISO 9001:2015 standard along with the AIAG industry guidelines.
• Support Internal, External System Audits, conduct process, supplier, systems, and product audits to identify opportunities for improvement support with solutions to potential issues. Maintain Internal Auditor certification.
• Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality assurance concepts and quality control activities, as assigned.
• Contribute to quality, health, safety, and environmental maintenance
• Support new program startup activities, as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Brief Description

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively manages quality aspects of assigned programs and customer(s).
• Leads cross-functional teams in 8D or other problem-solving methodology to effectively resolve customer and internal quality complaints and concerns.
• Provide timely investigation, response and follow up to product quality issues, manufacturing concerns/complaints or requests related to product information, and incoming inspection for outsourced components.
• Support and coach other team members on Defect Reduction Team through disciplined root cause analysis and corrective action plans with internal and external customers
• Ensure Corrective Actions for supplier, Internal and customer concerns are effective, documented, implemented and closed in a timely manner. Validates effective implementation.
• Champion scrap reduction plans and improve First Time Quality (FTQ) in the plant. Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility as well as lead or facilitate scrap reduction activities.
• Publish/Review Quality Alerts and Notice of Escapements for customer, internal and supplier issues.
• Participates in maintaining the MRB product hold area current, providing data analysis, root cause problem solving for corrective & preventative action, as well as timely / accurate reporting to Quality Management and/or plant leadership.
• Facilitates customer requested assessment audits with the internal and external team to ensure checklist completions and Assessment readiness.
• Analyze data and provide solutions/recommendations for product and process improvements
• Update and maintain Customer and corporate online systems to comply with requirements
• Assist with developing and maintaining procedures and instructions to meet the AS9100/ISO 9001:2015 standard along with the AIAG industry guidelines.
• Support Internal, External System Audits, conduct process, supplier, systems, and product audits to identify opportunities for improvement support with solutions to potential issues. Maintain Internal Auditor certification.
• Compile and write training material and conduct training sessions on quality assurance concepts and quality control activities, as assigned.
• Contribute to quality, health, safety, and environmental maintenance
• Support new program startup activities, as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Principal Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and all levels of the Crestview organization
• Experience in machine manufacturing, sheet metal and structural sub-assembly manufacturing
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
• Ability to travel, as required, to customers and/or suppliers in support of Management Reviews or vendor assessments
• Advanced computer skills to include MS Office programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Experience with NetInspect, Epicor and PowerBI preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Standards
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality management systems
• Strong statistical and analytical skills
• Support root cause analysis and the development of corrective actions

Requirements

Professional Requirements, Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree/quality certification, along with a minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience, preferred.
• ASQ Quality Engineering Certification with 5-7 years of quality and/or engineering related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing experience, minimum SSGB preferred

Work Environment

• Primarily works in a manufacturing setting with exposure to machinery and production equipment.
• Requires standing for extended periods and occasional lifting of materials.
• May involve occasional travel to suppliers or other company locations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee may be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• This is a hands-on position requiring the ability to spend substantial amounts of time on the manufacturing shop floor.
• Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Travel by automobile and/or plane is required for less than 20% of the time.

Crestview Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.