Quality Engineer (Paint Process) [Contract Position]

**This is a contract position**

POSITION SUMMARY

Analyzes business processes functions and procedures plus applicable rules and regulations from Customers and Airworthiness Authorities to determine and control the most effective Quality Management System in order to meet the needs of the organization. The ideal candidate will have paint process experience preferably in a manufacturing setting.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

• Guarantees the fulfillment of quality and aeronautical standards (CTA / ISO / SAE) with improvements incorporated to the existing documentation.
• Coordinates the analysis and revises maps and processes according to necessity and proposes improvements to maintain the certifications.
• Generates reports with key performance indicators (KPIs) analysis and coordinates the changes.
• Analyzes the KPIs promoting discussions to business process improvements.
• Coordinates the Corrective Action Team and evaluates non-conformities debating with the involved areas looking for alternatives solutions and or decisions about preventive and corrective actions.
• Administrates the companys Normative System (ENS). Analyzes normative documents identifies processes and interdepartmental workflow negotiating necessary actions with managers.
• Prepares revises and standardizes all local company procedures and policies inside the system (ENS) interfacing with correlated areas.
• Follows up on planning activities.
• Defines strategy and trains area Focal Points by providing basic procedure material (text workflow).
• Administers the technical services and activities related to parts repair with repair stations network.
• Follows up and controls the repair services and the quality of activities and/or support received.
• Communicates with members in the department on technical issues.
• Develops and keeps updated database of Repair Stations.
• Ensures compliance with FAA / ANAC / Embraer standards.
• Keeps updated and informed on FAA compliance issues.
  
• Coordinates and works on specific projects regarding lean and Kaizen programs (P3E) which relates to operational improvements.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• Essential: BS Engineering
• Desired: Masters in Business Administration Quality and Productivity or related field

Experience:

• Senior Level Individual Contributor on a functional group.
• Generally 5-7 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. Strong experience in corporate quality management system activities as well as with organization & methods systems analysis organizational development and process workflow analysis.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehension understanding and execution of broad practices associated within the field assigned and related fields.
• Applies these understandings in the completion of complex work assignments.
• Organized and detailed oriented.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma skills Lean Kaizen process management change management and advanced statistical techniques.
• Strong quantitative analytical and statistical skills.
• Applicable regulatory requirements (ANAC / FAA courses desirable) Ability to demonstrate people management skills (HR guidelines tools & policies) value based management fundamentals (Shareholder Satisfaction x Customer Satisfaction x Employee Satisfaction) employment law (sexual harassment disability discrimination labor laws etc.).
• Business vision & competitiveness skills (Managing innovation the customer service growth and creativity).
• Proficient in Internet Explorer Microsoft office (Word Excel Power Point and Access) Lotus Notes SAP ENS and company policies and procedures

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA EPA State and Federal regulations.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms policies directives and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned

Embraer is an equal opportunity employer