Quality Specialist

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Quality Specialist to ensure product and process meet contractual requirements for sand castings in aerospace. You will implement and monitor quality plans, review drawings, and drive corrective actions using 8D methodologies.

Collaboration with customers and internal teams is essential, with a focus on continuous process improvement and training. The role requires at least 3 years in aerospace manufacturing quality, familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap, GD&T

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of aerospace manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience with AS9100 and Nadcap certified processes.
• Experience performing root cause corrective actions with 8D.
• Knowledge of APQP and PPAP.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Casting process experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Verify technical requirements with internal/external customers and oversee sand casting manufacturing processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings and related documents for contract review.
• Coordinate with customers and programs for product/process approval and verification.
• Assess customer claims, perform defect analysis, and drive 8D-based corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement to increase yield and reduce scrap/rework.
• Contribute to FMEA and related control plans.
• Provide training to shop floor and support functions.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Glendale management.

Skills

Quality engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ethical behavior

Problem solving

Job description

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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!

Job Title: Quality Specialist

Position Summary:

The Quality Specialist is responsible to ensure the product and process meet agreed contractual requirements, by implementing, maintaining and monitoring quality plans for manufacturing of sand castings for the aerospace industry. Activities include process planning and validation, inspection and test methodology, control of nonconforming material, issue resolution and product acceptance.

• Work directly with internal and external customers to verify all technical requirements and oversee the sand casting manufacturing processes.
• Perform contract review by interpreting engineering drawings and related technical documents.
• Work directly with external Customer’s requirements and programs - Product/Process approval and verification, measure and monitor process capability, participate in process improvement initiatives, and other program and part number specific requirements.
• Evaluate Customer claims, perform defect analysis and work with the different functions to facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Action using 8D methodology.
• Drive continuous process improvement to increase yield, and reduce costs of poor-quality (including scrap and rework).
• Participate in the development of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and associated control plans.
• Provide training to shop floor personnel and support functions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Magellan Aerospace Glendale Management.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing process/production floor support, in a Quality Engineering, Quality Technician or similar function.
• Knowledge or experience with AS9100 Quality System and/or Nadcap certified processes.
• Experience facilitating and performing effective root cause corrective actions, using 8D or similar methodology.
• Knowledge or experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, and applying Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Experience in casting processes is highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ethical behavior.

Why Magellan?

• Employee Assistance Plan

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. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial 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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