Quality Engineer

Sonaca North America; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Sonaca North America in Vista, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to interpret contract requirements, drawings, and data sets to ensure compliance within the QMS and through final delivery.

The QE will support our quality policy and participate in design reviews, process audits, and continuous improvement using SPC tools and root cause analysis. US Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 3–5 years aerospace quality experience.
• AS9100 auditing experience preferred; Lead Auditor certification desired.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Familiarity with SPC and statistical process control tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate Customer contractual requirements.
• Interface with the Customer for quality related activities.
• Support customer or industry quality audits or certifications.
• Create Quality Assurance Program Plans as applicable.
• Update procedures and work instructions to meet Customer requirements.
• Conduct process and product audits to ensure quality compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, verification, and IPT support.
• Create inspection plans and First Article Inspection (FAI) plans as needed.
• Train personnel in inspection criteria and process improvements.
• Lead team-based corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Use qualitative and statistical methods to analyze process capability and performance.

Skills

Quality engineering

AS9100 knowledge

Auditing

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Vista, CA

Position Type: Full time

WHO ARE WE

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 10 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 responsible for interpreting Customer contract requirements, engineering drawings & data sets, specifications, and other technical information to ensure compliance and proper implementation in the 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 Strategy, Quality Policy, and Values by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, and employee development.

Pay Range - $85,000-$95,000 annually

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 four-year College or University with major course work 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 o5r 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 percentage 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

Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

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, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.

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. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer