Quality Engineer II

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; MIDDLETOWN, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive pension plan

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Middletown is seeking a Quality Engineer II to determine, plan, disseminate, and control quality requirements per procedures and specifications. The role includes mentoring the quality team and collaborating with manufacturing engineers on process, tool, and gage development.

The candidate will review FMEA, control plans and PPAP, drive 6S/Nadcap/AS9100/ISO 14001 initiatives, and lead investigations into non-conformances while promoting continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication and ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Experience with APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and PPAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine, plan, disseminate and control quality requirements per procedures and specs.
• Mentor and collaborate with the quality team; lead with strong technical abilities.
• Review design for manufacturability and inspectability; ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

Leadership

Training

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

AS9100

Nadcap

ISO 14001

Job description

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Magellan Aerospace, Middletown is a world‑class manufacturer of precision machined aerospace components. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer II. The successful incumbent will Determine, plan, disseminate and control quality requirements in accordance with applicable procedures and specifications. This position will be responsible for mentoring and collaborating with others in the quality department while utilizing excellent leadership skills and technical abilities.

• Work closely with manufacturing engineers in process, tool and gage development.
• Develop, document, and maintain methods and planning for inspection, testing and evaluation from First Article through production, repair and spares activity.
• Devise sampling plans when applicable.
• Assist in the maintenance of programs associated with 6S initiatives, Nadcap, AS9100, ISO 14001, etc.
• Review design development drawings for inspectability and assist in design for manufacturability.
• Review process flow, product quality control plans and FMEA to extract critical control points.
• Demonstrate experience in utilizing tools such as Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), characteristics matrices, process flow diagrams, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Review product non-conformances for severity, reviewing disposition, corrective action, and rework/repair.
• Ensure corrective actions have been implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct trainings, prepare quality work instructions and write training manuals when required.
• Facilitate data collection through form creation or other means.
• Compile, tabulate, and summarize inspection data for analysis.
• Analyze inspection data to perform investigations and facilitate process improvement.
• Assist with the application and monitoring of established inspection procedures and methods.
• Review action of the change control unit as it affects quality planning.
• Assure all engineering, document, and specification changes are released and implemented per requirements.
• Conduct internal audits as assigned by the Audit Administrator.
• Enforce the Magellan Supplier Quality Requirements Manual.
• Work to rectify any program level issues within the supplier base.
• Understand the advanced operation of all inspection equipment utilized on the shop floor.
• Provide the expertise for the preparation and assessment of documentation relative to the processes encountered during the manufacturing, inspection, and test phases of programs and other related projects.
• Demonstrate ability to lead without formal tasking and lead solutions to difficult and sensitive problems within the department.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as chemical, electrical, aeronautical or mechanical engineering from four-year college or university; or Associates Degree with diversified experience in an engineering curriculum in quality inspection, quality planning and related functions equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Good communication skills with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Each employee must practice safety awareness by thinking defensively, anticipate unsafe situations, report unsafe conditions immediately and comply with all safety regulations.

Why Magellan?

• Attractive Benefits Package
• Competitive Company Pension Plan
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity laws. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. The AI note-taking tool does not in any way assess or evaluate a candidate in relation to the hiring process and is simply an administrative tool used by Magellan. Magellan retains the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceeds through the initial screening process. If the applicant has questions or concerns about Magellan Aerospace’s AI note-taking tool, or wishes to opt out of its use, the applicant should notify Magellan Aerospace directly at any time during the recruitment or screening process.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.

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