Quality Engineer-FAIR

Quest Global; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Quest Global is hiring for an on-site Quality Engineer to review aero-engine component quality requirements and build a comprehensive FAIR package for OEM acceptance in Enfield, CT. You will select proper gaging, verify calibration, compile supporting documents, and ensure data accuracy for audits.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project leaders, generating data reports, and managing Delta-FAIR changes while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety in a modern distribution center

Qualifications

• Experience creating/Reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Ability to read blueprints/quality requirements and apply them to tasks.
• Proficient in manual and electronic inspection tools; ensure calibration validity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble FAIR package for OEM acceptance.
• Sign off FAIR as the responsible Quality Engineer.
• Manage Delta-FAIR processes and store records for audits.

Skills

FAIR creation/review

Blueprint interpretation

Inspection with gages

Data analysis/reports

MS Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

Education

BS Engineering Degree

4+ years experience

Quality Certifications (DQR/CQT/CQE/CQI)

Tools

DISCUS software

Net-Inspect

Job description

What You will Do:

• Primary: Review Quality requirements of aero-engine components. Plan and prepare build of a regulatory based and compliant “First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)” supplier package for OEM acceptance. Work as per the requirements of AS9102-Rev C and associated customer procedures.
• Primary: “Balloon” engineer drawings (DISCUS software) to capture required quality inspection points. Determine/verify proper gaging equipment to use it to perform inspections – a part of the FAIR package. Inspection will include both dimensional and visual reviews using both manual and advanced gages / equipment. Inspection tools must be verified for calibration and proper functionality before used. Create or gather and verify all other quality supporting documents (test records, Material CoC, et al) – reviewing and assuring both accuracy and completeness of each. Flag and resolve any discrepancies in any data/records. Take all data and create the “FAIR package” using Net-Inspect software. Sign-off the FAIR as the Quality Engineering who created it and submit for OEM counter-approval – which is pre-requisite to allow release of hardware to OEM for use in engine builds. Store quality records and documents for potential audit. Monitor any changes to process that would require a “Delta-FAIR” to be processed. FAIR’s cover both military and commercial aero-engine builds. The work is performed on-site at a supplier in Connecticut in a modern Distribution Center environment.
• Secondary: Spot, segregate, and document Non-Conforming Material when encountered. Support others doing similar work.
• Interact w/ multiple computer systems / software to obtain, compile, analyze, report, and store technical data.
• Collaboratively engage daily with your Project / Team leader, Peers – providing WIP status, issues, options to resolve, and generate continues process improvement ideas.
• Help Quest Global grow while you learn and develop your career

What You Will Bring:

• Experience
• BS Engineering Technical Degree (mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, quality) – preferred
• Minimum 4+ years relevant experience to role
• Will consider other degrees with additional (7+ minimum) years relevant experience
• Other Quality Engineering Certifications (DQR, CQT, CQE, CQI, Audit, etc.) – noteworthy
• Required Skills (Technical Competency) / Attributes:
• Creation/Reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reviews (FAIR)
• Reading and applying Blueprints / Quality Requirements information to task
• Performing Inspection with both manual and electronic gages
• Creating/Reviewing PPAPs (Noteworthy, but not required)
• Reviewing, comprehending, compiling, and analyzing technical data
• Building technical data reports compliant to requirements.
• Prior roles w/ responsibility of reporting out technical results, issues, and solutions
• Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook – daily user
• Operating in procedure based and regulatory controlled environments
• Problem solving
• Desired Skills / Attributes:
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized
• Ability to work in self-directed environment and part of a global team
• Maintain integrity & ethics in all situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Pay Range: $55,000 - $80,000 per year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements:

This role is considered an on-site position located in Enfield, CT.

• Work Schedule: We currently provide our services on-site from Monday-Saturday from 6AM - 6PM. Within that window, your specific work schedule will consist of 48 /hrs per week to start. Hours over 40 / wk paid at our Salaried OT Policy for salary roles. Our service providing schedule may change based on work demand, which in-turn may alter team member schedules.
• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor/Distribution site environment, which may include but not limited to extensive deskwork/walking/standing, and ability to lift 40 lbs. at times.
• Safety Shoes required.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, no/minimal travel is required.

Work Authorization Requirement

Due to the nature of the work, “U.S Person” status is required.