Quality Engineer

Sonaca North America; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is looking for a Quality Engineer in Tulsa, OK. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with customer contract requirements and managing quality within the Quality Management System.

This position involves creating inspection plans, conducting audits, and participating in continuous quality improvement efforts. Applicants should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have 3-5 years of experience in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in the aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of aerospace inspection and digital product definition.
• Auditing experience, preferably to AS9000/AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Customer contract requirements
• Conduct process and product audits
• Create Quality Assurance Program Plans
• Develop inspection plans and methods

Skills

Quality Engineering

Auditing

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, or science

Tools

Computer Aided Design Systems

Job description

Title:

Quality Engineer

Location:

Tulsa, OK

Position Type:

Full time

Requisition ID:

R0014831

Job Description

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer (QE). The QE is responsible for interpreting Customer contract requirements, engineering drawings & data sets, specifications, and other technical information to ensure compliance and proper implementation in the Sonaca North America Quality Management System (QMS). The role of the QE spans the entire scope of the QMS, from contact/proposal review through final delivery and documentation of quality acceptance. In all actions, the QE will support the company’s commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, and employee development.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and communicate Customer contractual requirements
• Provide interface to the Customer for quality related activities
• Host and provide support for customer or industry quality audit or certification activities
• Create Quality Assurance Program Plans, as applicable
• Update and maintain procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with Customer requirements
• Conduct process and product audits in support of quality compliance
• Participate in design review, design verification, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) support, as required
• Create inspection plans, and methods for the manufacturing operations, including inspection equipment and tools necessary to provide efficient inspection processes. This would include the creation of First Article Inspection (FAI) plans, as required.
• Assist and train personnel in procedures and processes establishing and documenting inspection criteria and process improvements including process auditing
• Participate in and lead team based corrective action and continuous improvement efforts related to continuous quality improvement
• Utilize qualitative and statistical methods and tools to collect, summarize, analyze, interpret and communicate process capability and performance. This would include the use of key statistical process control (SPC) tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in engineering, quality, or science preferred, along with 3‑5 years Quality Engineering experience in the aerospace industry. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Knowledge of the Aerospace industry is preferred.
• Inspection of detail parts, tooling and assemblies required. Aerospace inspection experience and knowledge of computer aided design systems and digital product definition or model based definition objects is preferred.
• Auditing experience required, preferably to AS9000/AS9100. Lead Auditor certification for AS9000/AS9100 preferred.
• Experience in performing root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use enterprise applications (e.g., material resource planning, product lifecycle management) and a variety of special software applications on a daily basis.
• Certification to the Body of Knowledge for ASQ Quality Engineering preferred.
• US Citizenship.

WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company‑match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on‑line application system. Sonaca North America is an E‑Verify Employer. Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Disability / Veterans Employer.