Quality Engineer 1

Verify Incorporated; Washington; On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Verify Incorporated in Washington, DC is seeking a Quality Engineer 1 to drive supplier quality improvement in aerospace programs. You will apply quality science techniques to analyze discrepancies, perform inspections, and ensure products meet established standards.

The role requires reading blueprints, leading root-cause investigations, and collaborating across manufacturing, engineering, and procurement. Travel may be required; hours can exceed 40 per week to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience of Aerospace Quality requirements experience
• Previous experience with AS9100 and AS9102 (ISO 9001 desirable)
• Experience performing/evaluating First Article Inspections
• Blueprint reading experience
• Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action/Preventative Action development
• Auditing experience (ISO 9001, AS9100, Internal)
• Must be a US citizen

Responsibilities

• Utilize quality science techniques to improve supplier performance.
• Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies related to processes and products.
• Ensure products meet company and regulatory standards.
• Use surveillance and auditing to identify improvement opportunities.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, supplier, and procurement to ensure requirements are satisfied.
• Develop supplier recovery plans and monitor supplier process conformance.
• Collaborate with supplier to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Aerospace Quality

AS9100

First Article Inspections

Blueprint Reading

Root Cause Analysis

Auditing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Strong Communication

Delivery Execution

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Position: Quality Engineer 1

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: On-Going contract

Estimated Frequency: 30-34 hrs per week

Compensation: $49/hr.

Position Overview:

Job Description:

• Utilize quality science techniques to effect continuous performance improvement at assigned suppliers.
• Reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality discrepancies related to process, assembly, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or electro-mechanical systems.
• Ensure that performance and quality of products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
• Use surveillance and auditing techniques to identify opportunities for process and product improvement.
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, supplier, and procurement (as appropriate) to ensure requirements / expectations are satisfied.
• Facilitate development of supplier recovery plans.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier process for compliance to purchase order and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with supplier to investigate root cause and corrective actions when process or product deficiencies are detected.
• Identify, plan, and facilitate cross-functional improvement activities.
• Deploy variation management tools and techniques at select suppliers to mitigate risk.
• Have performed Quality System Audits, AS9102 First Article Reviews.
• Computer proficiency and proficiency with MS Office products.

Additional Comments:

• Travel is required and may extend beyond the local area.
• Initial supplier assignments may change to meet customer requirements.
• Work hours are not fixed or guaranteed and may extend beyond 40 hours per week to meet customer requirements.
• Aerospace supplier experience is preferred and may be used as the primary selection criteria among equally qualified candidates.

Skills Requirement:

• Production (or Manufacturing) Quality Assurance/Control in Aerospace industry (or similar).
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Collaborate with production personnel and stakeholders.
• Identify and drive root cause and corrective actions.
• Execute on deliveries.
• Attention to Detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• In process and Final Inspection.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience of Aerospace Quality requirements experience
• Previous experience with AS9100 and AS9102 (ISO 9001 is desirable but not required)
• Previous experience performing and/or evaluating First Article Inspections
• Previous experience with blueprint reading
• Previous experience in Root Cause analysis and Corrective Action/Preventative Action Development
• Previous experience in auditing (any of these – ISO 9001, AS9100, Internal)
• Must be a US citizen

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Verify, Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”