Quality Engineer

Vaero; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaero is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and control processes and documentation to meet internal, regulatory, and customer QA requirements in a manufacturing setting. You will support production with specifications, create FAI plans, and drive continuous improvement through audits, training, and corrective actions.

Qualifications include a 4-year degree or 5+ years QA experience, AS9102 knowledge, aerospace experience, and strong quality methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 yrs minimum experience as Quality professional.
• Working knowledge of AS9102.
• Commercial and military aftermarket experience, including FAA 145 Repair Station experience.
• Working knowledge of 3MBD engineering and use of CATIA or Unigraphics.
• Experience with assembly operations and aero structures.
• Familiar with SPC, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts and spec sheets.
• Ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
• Lean problem solving and waste elimination training and application.

Responsibilities

• Assists production by providing specification review and implementation to assure process integrity.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Plans to meet customer requirements.
• Assist in the coordination of internal audits as required
• Prepare training and instructional materials for personnel to obtain and maintain proper certifications.
• Apply knowledge to identify process improvements and coordinate/corrective actions.
• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement activities.
• Lend guidance and leadership to inspection by developing inspection plans/models via metrology interface tech.
• Interface with customers to support contractual requirements and provide technical support.
• Prepare Customer documentation such as Quality System checklists and audit readiness reviews. Maintain records of inspection data and procedures.
• Use metrics to track performance and initiate corrective action as needed.
• Ensure cost-effective administration of company and departmental practices.

Skills

Quality Systems

Inspection Planning

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

SPC

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action

Blueprint Reading

Team Collaboration

Lean Waste Reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CATIA

Unigraphics

Job description

Summary: The Quality Engineer will work under the general direction of the site Quality Assurance leader and is responsible for establishing and controlling processes and associated paperwork to ensure compliance to internal, regulatory and customer quality assurance requirements within a manufacturing environment.

• Assists production by providing specification review and implementation to assure process integrity.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Plans to meet customer requirements.
• Assist in the coordination of internal audits as required
• Prepare training and instructional materials for personnel to obtain and maintain proper certifications.
• Apply knowledge to identify process improvements as well as coordinate and implement corrective/preventative actions.
• Responsible for leading and coordinating continuous improvement activities.
• Apply knowledge to identify process improvements as well as coordinate and implement corrective/preventative actions.
• Lends guidance and leadership to inspection by developing inspection plans/inspection models through the use of metrology interface technology.
• Effectively interface with internal and external customers to support contractual requirements and provide technical support. Possess a working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Quality System requirements.
• Prepare Customer documentation, such as but not limited to, Quality System checklists and audit readiness reviews. Maintain accurate records of inspection data and procedures.
• Uses metrics to track performance and initiate corrective action, where necessary.
• Ensure cost- effective administration of company and departmental practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 yrs minimum experience as Quality professional
• Working knowledge of AS9102
• Commercial and military aftermarket experience, including experience working within an FAA 145 Repair Station
• Working knowledge of 3MBD engineering and use of CATIA or Unigraphics
• Experience with assembly operations and aero structures
• Working familiarity with common Quality methodologies such as SPC, Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, technical charts and specification sheets.
• Ability to work effectively in a team/collaborative environment.
• Lean problem solving/waste elimination training and application.