Quality Engineer 2

Verify; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

VTR Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer 2 in Washington, DC for an on-going contract focused on supplier quality improvements and regulatory compliance. The role requires aerospace QA experience and AS9100/AS9102 familiarity.

The candidate will read blueprints, lead CAPA activities, perform in-process and final inspections, and collaborate with production and suppliers to drive corrective actions and robust quality programs. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years aerospace quality experience.
• AS9100/AS9102 experience required.
• Experience with First Article Inspections.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong CAPA and corrective action skills.
• Auditing experience (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality science to improve supplier performance.
• Review, analyze and report quality discrepancies in systems.
• Ensure product quality conforms to standards and regulatory requirements.
• Use audits to identify opportunities for process and product improvement.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer and suppliers to satisfy requirements.
• Facilitate supplier recovery plans and cross-functional improvement activities.
• Monitor supplier processes for PO and engineering conformance.
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Deploy variation management tools at select suppliers.
• Perform Quality System Audits and First Article Reviews.

Skills

Aerospace QA experience

Blueprint reading

Root cause analysis

CAPA (Corrective/Preventive Action)

Cross-functional collaboration

In-process and final inspection

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

AS9100/AS9102 experience

ISO 9001 desirable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Position: Quality Engineer 2

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: On-Going contract

Estimated Frequency: 30-34 hrs per week

Compensation: $58/hr.

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.”