Quality Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing programs, lead quality activities, and drive supplier quality requirements.

The role emphasizes SPC, ISO 9001/AS 9100 compliance, design and process improvements, and collaboration with engineering and suppliers. Domestic travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in science or engineering with experience in quality engineering.
• Experience with high precision machined parts and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with SPC techniques and process capability.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and ERP/MRP.
• Proficiency in MS Windows applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint; familiarity with MS Project.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment, ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Participate in IPTs and lead FMEAs.
• Host customer quality audits and participate in internal audits.
• Interface with suppliers and customers on program quality requirements.
• Develop and document QA/QC programs and tools for measuring supplier performance.
• Issue SCARs and CAPA with suppliers; track corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on interpreting quality standards and regulations.
• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes.
• Collaborate with Engineering to bring quality products to production readiness.
• Track action plans from supplier audits and monitor completion.
• Lead quality in production activities across materials, processes, assemblies, and field failures.

Skills

High precision machining

ISO 9001/AS 9100

Engineering drawings

Statistical Process Control

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Supplier Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

ERP/MRP systems

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Travel up to 10%

Education

BS/MS in science or engineering

Tools

MS Project

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

EBAD is seeking aQuality Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.

• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations.
• Actively participate in IPTs and leads FMEAs.
• Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits.
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
• Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems.
• Establish QA/QC tools for measuring supplier performance that affect our products and services.
• Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems.
• Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations.
• Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Works closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness.
• Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a regular basis.
• Leads quality in production activities: Factory materials, process, assemblies, products, and field failures (RMA).

Requirements:

The successful candidate preferably will have a BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with experience in quality engineering.

• Experience with high precision machined parts and assembly operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing.
• Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Supplier Quality Assurance experience.
• Understanding of, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems.
• Strong skills in MS Windows - Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.

Preferred skills:

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt. ASQ CQE/CQM Certification.Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T). Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems. Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.