Plant Quality Engineer

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Plant Quality Engineer for our facility in Macomb, MI.

Duties/Responsibilities

Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high quality product is delivered to our customers

Understand and analyze complex problems and derive solutions

Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas, and concepts to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Executive Management

Determine material review board dispositions for product nonconformances

Use data analytics for products/processes to investigate nonconformance history, identify trends, and drive action to reduce defects

Identify opportunities for quality improvements and remove non-value-added waste

Lead and participate in nonconformance investigations to analyze and determine root cause, define corrective actions, and ensure corrective action implementation is effective

Participate in program and quality assurance reviews

Track and report monthly quality performance metrics

Review customer drawings and specifications and to fully understand requirement flow downs

Prepare and review quality documentation including policies, procedures, processes, and First Articles to ensure compliance to internal and external requirements

Conduct internal audits of products, processes and procedures and act as a credible escort for internal and external auditors

Understand the design intent, requirements, and specifications of our products as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls and failure modes

Provide support in development and evaluation of product and process capability, process control plans, analysis of conditions, and process audits with the objective of improving process performance and capability.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)

3+ years of relevant work experience in Aerospace manufacturing quality

AS9100 Experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Experience with machined components

Experience in reading machined product drawings

Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Demonstrated work ethic

Strong attention to detail

Ability to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)

3+ years of experience in a Quality Role in an Aerospace manufacturing environment

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Trained

Experience with Dimensional Inspection Techniques

Lean or Six Sigma experience

Experience with Advanced Quality Processes (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, 8D, A3 Problem Solving)

Compliance and Regulatory experience

Experience facilitating effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

Working knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) standards, practices and Customer engagement.

Experience with New Product Introduction and Program Start-up

Proven track record of understanding and managing First Article Inspection

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation, etc.

Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment

Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or paper format

Triumph Offers Outstanding Benefits, Including:

Flexible Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Health Insurance starting on your first day

Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)

Recognition and Service Award Programs

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Onsite Fitness Center – Free!

Climate controlled environment