Kahr Quality Engineer (QUALI006055)

Sargent Aerospace & Defense a division of RBC Bearings is a premier global supplier of custom-engineered high-quality products to the Aerospace and Defense Industries. Sargent holds a leadership position in this highly competitive environment as a result of its commitment to investment in people technology facilities new products processes and equipment.

Sargent Aerospace & Defense products are found on many major Commercial and Military aircraft in operation worldwide. Products and systems include hydraulic actuation and valve systems locking actuators steering metering control valves fuse pins hot forged bolts pneumatic ducting and valve seals tubing system alignment joints engine hot section and structural components airframe components shock strut bearings PTFE lined spherical bearings and broad component maintenance overhaul spares logistics and power-by-the-hour support services. Sargent is also a major supplier of hydraulic control valves to the US Navy on all Nuclear Class Submarine programs. Sargent has an immediate opening for an Quality Engineer in theKahr Bearing division located at 6950 S. Country Club Rd. Tucson AZ 85756.

The Quality Engineer will perform various quality administrative support duties including supplier quality requirement flow downs preparation of quality data analysis to support the overall quality management system and main quality KPIs contract review and quality flow down creation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that safety is the foundation of daily work through vigilance and accountability
• Manage and execute tactical tasks; MRRs CARs MRB dispositions Purges
• QC Items define supplier quality requirements assure alignment to customer and Sargents requirements
• Data entry into CSI system.
• Assist with First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and reviews.
• Assist with data analysis to identify Trends and
• Assist with Gage R&R (gage repeatability and reproducibility) studies defining inspection methods and equipment.
• Support the QMS to Create Revise and Update work instructions and procedures.
• Contract review and quality flow down creation

Minimum Qualification:

• BS degree OR AS degree 2 years QA experience OR HS diploma 4 years QA experience
• Familiar with quality tools usage including process mapping and reviews pFMEA (failure mode effects analysis) Process Control Plan and basic Process Controls Capability analysis Statistical Control and Inspection plans design upgrading and implementation process performance monitoring and Q-KPI definition. Data collection analysis and reporting.
• Ability to think analytically and creatively identify and develop quality solutions and use appropriate judgment and decision-making skills necessary to achieve desired goals.
• Acquainted with Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving tools including Data analysis Opportunity and problem definition root cause analysis measurement system analysis pareto analysis and project management.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to a strict production schedule and handle conflicting priorities
• Proficient with applicable computer programs including Microsoft Excel Word Power Point and Outlook
• Technical writing experience
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge of Quality Management System standards
• Ability to read and understand drawings including GD&T and other requirements
• Internal Auditor experience to AS9100 Quality System
• ASQ -CQE or CQA
• Experience with DFARS( Defense Acquisition Regulations System)
• AS9100 Auditor Certification
• Experience with Continuous Improvement techniques
• Material Review Board experience
• Defense Contract Management Agency and Federal Aviation Administration experience
• Previous experience with Lean/ 6Sigma such as Yellow Belt or above
• Previous experience as a customer delegated inspector
• Ability to sit at a desk and work with a computer is necessary sometimes for extended periods

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely move about in a variety of work environments from office to manufacturing floor and other
• Ability to remain on a manufacturing shop floor sometimes for extended periods while meeting specified safety requirements (i.e. vision protection foot/toe protection and others as appropriate)

RBC Bearings Incorporated(NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings components and essential systems for the industrial defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919 the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015 RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920 Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft rotorcraft submarines and land-based vehicles.

At Sargent our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargents continuing investment in people assets technology and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the companys commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity Respects & Values People Customer Focus Teamwork Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves

• Integrity- We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical honest in all interactions delivers good news and bad and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair credible confidential fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People- We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity recognizes and supports the accomplishments talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus- We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork- We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive engaged and collaborative sharing information ideas and experiences to accomplish goals improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player demonstrated through attendance and punctuality works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus- We focus on the outcome not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement- We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EOE/W/M/Vets/Disability

Required Experience:

IC