Quality Mission Assurance Engineer, Sr.

The Sr. Quality Mission Assurance Engineer (QE) is accountable for the overall delivered quality of products and/or services to customers and ensures quality controls are met. The Sr. QE engages Continuous Improvement (CI) resources to identify and eliminate cost drivers identify and eliminate flow disruptions and implement visual factory KPI metrics. The Sr. QE establishes effective Problem Reporting and CAPA systems for Containment

Correction & Prevention Actions and Documentation of non-conformances. The Sr. Quality Mission Assurance Engineer will have either Customer Quality responsibilities or Product Quality responsibilities in addition to the general responsibilities outlined utilizing statistical methods to analyze production data to optimize the full production process and drive continuous improvement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate implementation of process and AS9100D internal audits.

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary

• Responsible for driving corrective action and failure analysis

• Perform training on BMS procedures with workforce as required. Provides internal auditing support

• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities

• Experience and a strong understanding of DMAIC FMEA PPAP Statistical Process Control (SPC) Gage R&R Studies and ANOVA.

• Support the development maintenance and improvement of manufacturing processes with a focus on safety quality and efficiency

• Coordinate Lean Manufacturing principles and apply Six Sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement strategies in productivity quality and lead time reduction

• Perform process capabilities analysis on key characteristics; implementing Inspection and Quality Plans

• Perform Gemba studies and data collection for the purposes of understanding improvement opportunities in a designated area

• Lead root cause analysis and problem solving efforts

• Participate in the design and development of manufacturing workflows and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency

• Lead collaborative engineering improvement activities alongside other engineering functions and suppliers to improve cost cycle time or to drive quality improvement activities

• Perform hands-on work to support production floor AV integration and assembly processes as required

• Implement best practices and develop standard work

• Act as a change agent promoting continuous improvement

• Lead and/or support all phases of quality management

• Monitor and ensure sustainment of implemented improvements at an operational level

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Quality Engineering or a related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Minimum of 8 12 years of related experience

• AS9100D Lead Auditor knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100

• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies and tools for process development and control

• Familiar with electro-mechanical manufacturing ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) procedures and Bill of Materials

• Expertise in root cause analysis and problem-solving principles

• First Article AS9102

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate interact and communicate with all levels of an organization

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• ASQ CQE

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Black Belt preferred

• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company

• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above ones own interests

• Strong organization skills able to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously

• Follow-through for assignments with a minimum direction and detail oriented

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant)

• Up to 5% travel may be required

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

• Holds a Class C Drivers license in the state of CA.