Quality Engineer II

AeroVironment; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is hiring a Quality Engineer II to own product and service quality, lead corrective actions, and implement CAPA systems. The role includes coordinating audits, supporting CI initiatives, and ensuring readiness reviews are completed on time.

The position requires several years of quality engineering experience, familiarity with ISO 9001/AS9100, and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Travel is involved during the initial training period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant experience in quality engineering.
• 2–5 years of related experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R, and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors.
• Provide internal auditing support and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews and coordinate Final Inspection activities.
• Support CAD/engineering with quality requirements and inspection plans.
• Perform data analysis to reduce defects and improve process capability.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Gage R&R

Lean manufacturing

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

Training Travel Requirement:

This role requires weekly travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Simi Valley, CA for training for the first three months of employment. Training occurs Monday through Friday, three weeks per month. Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation will be provided. After the training period, the position is based in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Quality Engineer II (QE) is accountable for the overall delivered quality of products and/or services to customers and ensures quality controls are met. The QE engages Continuous Improvement (CI) resources to identify and eliminate cost drivers, identify, and eliminate flow disruptions and implement visual factory KPI metrics. The QE establishes effective Problem Reporting and CAPA systems for Containment, Correction & Prevention Actions and Documentation of non-conformances. The Quality Engineer will have either Customer Quality responsibilities or Product Quality responsibilities, in addition to the general responsibilities outlined.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary
• Provides internal auditing support
• Responsible for driving corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities
• Provide guidance and assistance in quality enhancement strategies and the interpretation of workmanship criteria
• Perform process capabilities analysis on key characteristics, implementing Inspection and Quality Plans
• Conduct internal audit activities including but not limited to quality management systems, purchasing, contract review process, and manufacturing
• Drive trend improvements on the internal & external quality in support of strategic business objectives
• Build stable, productive internal/external working relationships using effective interpersonal skills. Effectively articulate concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factor
• Ensure product acceptance criteria reflects the customer's definition of fitness for use
• Correspond, as required, with customer representatives to ensure a thorough understanding of their needs and expectations
• Participate in the review of engineering specifications to ensure the inclusion of adequate quality and reliability requirements
• Work to reduce defects in various processes through data analysis and team problem-solving
• Review customer contracts and purchase orders to identify requirements and flow down new customer requirements to all functions
• Review New Product Integration (NPI) customer specifications to flow down new requirements to all functions and ensure in establishing compliance to customer requirements
• Perform PPAP's (production part approval process)
• Act as liaison for the development & LRIP areas on matters related to NPI process & first article inspection
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 5 years' experience or Master's degree & at least 3 years' experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of related experience
• Knowledge of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R Studies and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100, AS9102 standards and audits
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products - knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T). Knowledge in mechanical inspection methods and skills.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Demonstrates proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrates initiative to work efficiently and to streamline processes. Normally receives some instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Has a full understanding of one's specialization and uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
• Ability to communicate with customer and suppliers to resolve processes gaps and the ability to apply specified requirements in a cost-effective approach.
• Ability to collect, compile and analyze data (using the appropriate six sigma methods and techniques); to determine both the actual root causes of identified problems and required corrective (preventive) actions to prevent recurrence.
• Able to affect internal and external DPPM (scrap and rework) reduction and OTD improvements both internally and at our suppliers.
• Strong written/verbal communication, analytical, time management and problem-solving skills.
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