Senior Engineer Quality Control Engineering

Summary

TheSenior Quality Control Engineer(QE)is accountable for the overall delivered quality of products and/or services to customers and ensures quality controls are met. The QE engagesprogram and productresources toidentifyandeliminatecost driversidentifyandeliminateflow disruptions and implement visual factoryoperationalKPI metrics. The QEestablisheseffective Problem Reporting and CAPA systems for Containment Correction & Prevention Actions and Documentation ofnon-conformances.The Quality Engineer will have both Customer Quality responsibilitiesorProduct Quality responsibilities in addition to the general responsibilities outlined.

Position Responsibilities:

• Quality Planningand Engineering:

Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance and quality control plans for CUAScomponents andsystems.

Definequality metrics testing methodologies and inspection procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Review manufacturing planning to align quality control points and data collection.

Coordinatework with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes and work instructions are in place and that inspection and test gates (incoming in-process and final) are defined at theappropriate stagesof the build.

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

Ensure product acceptance criteria reflects the customers definition of fitness for use

Review customer contracts andpurchaseorders toidentifyrequirements and flow down new customer requirements to all functions

Correspond as required with customer representatives to ensure a thorough understanding of their needs and expectations

Collaborate with engineering teams toestablishquality requirements specifications and standards for new product development.

Provide input on design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) considerations tooptimizeproduct quality and efficiency.

Perform risk assessments and analysis on designs toidentifypotential quality and reliabilityrisks anddevelop mitigation strategies to address them.

Utilize tools such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to systematically assess and prioritize design risks and developappropriate riskmitigation plans.

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

Participate in the review of engineering specifications to ensure the inclusion of adequate quality and reliability requirements

Lead Qualitys contributiontoAdvancedProduct Quality Planning (APQP)Perform PPAPs (production part approval process)

Provide guidance andassistancein quality enhancement strategies and the interpretation of workmanship criteria

Conduct internal and supplier audit activities including but not limited to quality management systemspurchasing contract review process and manufacturing

Drive trend improvements on the internal & external quality in support of strategic business objectives

• Defect Management and Corrective Action

Document and track defects using designated Quality Management Systems prioritize issues based on severity and impact and collaborate with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.

Lead complex investigations into product and process nonconformances field issues and test escapes applying advanced problem-solving tools (e.g. 5-Why Ishikawa DOE regression analysis fault tree analysis) toidentifytrue root cause. Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming product ensuringtimelyreview risk assessment and disposition (useasis rework repair scrap)in accordance withquality standards and internal processes.

Responsible for driving corrective action and failure analysisin a timely manner

Analyze quality data and perform statistical analysis toidentifytrends and improvement opportunities. Coordinate crossfunctional MRB meetings (Quality Engineering Operations Supply Chain) to drive databased disposition decisions and prevent recurrence of known defects.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelors degree in related discipline isor equivalent combination of education training and experience

Minimum of 8 - 12 years of related experience

Experience and a strong understanding ofDefine Measure Analyze ImproveControl (DMAIC) FMEAAPQP Statistical Process Control (SPC) Gage R&RStudiesand lean manufacturing methodologies

Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001AS9100 AS9102 standards and audits

Knowledge of industry standards and regulations applicable to manufacturing (e.g. IPC-A-610 IPC/WHMA-A-620).

Acts as a primary quality liaison between Engineering Operations Supply Chain Program Management and Business/Finance to ensure quality requirements are understood planned and executed across programs.

Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products a full understanding of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T).Expertisein mechanical inspection methods and skills

Ability to collect compile and analyze data (using theappropriate sixsigma methods and techniques); todetermineboth 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

Hands-on experience with quality testing equipment measurement tools and inspection techniques

Experience with creating and documenting Dimensional data packs and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIs).

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Demonstrates initiative to work efficiently and to streamline processes. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work general instructions on new assignments

Has ability to quickly digest complex situations and identify/evaluate risks related to the potential paths forward. Able toassistleadership in assessing risksforappropriate pathforward considering all factors.

Has a full understanding of ones specialization and uses professional concepts and companyobjectivesto resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways

Strong written/verbal communication analytical time management andproblem-solvingskills

Ability to work well as both an individual contributor and as a member of a team

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

Displays strong initiative and drive toaccomplishgoals 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

Demonstratesproficiencyusing MS Office Suite (Word Access PowerPoint Excel)

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

Proven experience mentoring and developing other engineers; able to explain complex quality concepts in clear practical terms to nonquality stakeholders.

Physical Demands

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

Regularly required to stand sit; talk hear and use hands and fingers tooperatea computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)