Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer

Irvine CA (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to perform a high-level quality engineering and quality assurance function in hardware development manufacturing and in-service products. Additional responsibilities include completing tasks and fulfill roles related to Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) Regulatory Airworthiness and Thales PMA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA).

In this position you will also interact with internal cross-functional teams such as Operations Engineering Finance Program Management and external organizations such as customers suppliers service providers and regulatory agencies. As the Senior Quality Engineer you will be expected to also serve as a delegate when needed lead cross-functional teams to complete tasks & projects (e.g. audits continual improvements development of new processes etc.) and provide mentorship and problem-solving guidance to team members.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provides direction and facilitate activities (internally and externally) related to Quality Assurance Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Safety Management System (SMS) Product Safety Board Regulatory and PMA ODA (at Irvine California and Orlando Florida facilities).
• Confidently make decisions relative to personnel assignments and functional technical requirements with regards to Hardware Quality Assurance and PMA ODA without requiring approval from the Hardware QA manager/director and PMA ODA Administrator.
• Lead discussions with cross departmental team members for continual improvement efforts and problem resolution; Conducts problem solving circles continuous improvement activities and root cause analysis training; Verify requirements and submits PMA application packages to the PMA ODA Administrator.
• Perform reviews and assessments of: Hardware Quality Engineer and PMA ODA Unit Member performance; Hardware Quality Assurance roles and responsibilities; Reports related to product safety investigations and reports/presentations submitted by Hardware Quality Engineers; Process compliance risks and maturity level during the execution of design and development projects product design configuration control manufacturing processes and supplier control; Technical and Contractual requirements flow down and traceability; APQP deliverables RCCA plans.
• Reporting / Documentation: Provide reports presentations formal communications (memos letters etc.); Revise procedures forms inspection instructions; Develop reports on the status of tasks and objectives (via written or verbal means).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree with 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; accomplished Aerospace industry professional with active involvement in Regulatory Airworthiness activities and use of Regulatory websites.
• Highly experienced within Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering functions across manufacturing environments including Aerospace Automotive Electronics and Contract Manufacturing; strong understanding of Quality Assurance tools and terminology including FMEA RCCA SPC Control Plans Containment Material Review Board (MRB) Configuration Control and Quality Assurance Plans.
• Seasoned in the implementation of APQP and highly capable in facilitating teams through all phases of APQP (AS9145) and related tools; proficient in nonconforming parts containment root cause corrective action quality systems/process audits and leading Product Safety Board meetings through thorough evaluation of product safety reports.
• Competent in managing individuals leading teams conducting personnel performance evaluations resolving conflicts related to personnel performance workload prioritization and process compliance; able to provide effective solutions aligned to situational objectives and scope while maintaining composure in stressful situations.
• Strong technical and manufacturing comprehension including the use of mechanical inspection tools (calipers rulers scales etc.) interpretation of two-dimensional drawings and understanding of technical specifications with a high level of attention to detail and rigor.
• Excellent communication facilitation and reporting skills with the ability to clearly present ideas verbally and in writing facilitate meetings effectively in person or virtually create reports/presentations including proposals analyses and status updates and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core business hours Monday-Friday.
• Physical Environment: Manufacturing / Production areas lab testing facilities warehouse.
• Physical Demands: Typing on a laptop or desktop computer reading sitting walking lifting up to 25 lbs. bending at the knees and waist.
• Travel: Potentially 20% domestic and international travel.
• Personal Vehicle Usage: When needed the employees personal vehicle will be used to travel to local suppliers testing facilities suppliers and airport.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program