The Operations Quality Engineer supports the Operations and Quality teams to ensure that quality objectives are met while striving for on-time delivery and cost management. This position is integrated into manufacturing and test operations to collaborate in a cross-functional environment to address issues and prevent recurrences of issues.

Essential Functions:

Identifies opportunities and leads Zero Defect projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality

Collaborates with inspection and manufacturing to evaluate specific product conditions for compliance where determination of requirements is difficult or unclear

Leads continuous improvement efforts and participates in improvement projects lead by others using trend analysis and RCCA tools

Develop and maintain control plans within areas of responsibility

Validates first article inspection execution and documentation within areas of responsibility

Provides internal communication regarding acceptance testing issues. Interfaces with test, manufacturing, engineering, and customers as needed

Mentor engineers within the Quality organization

Completes risk assessments and validation plans for planned changes

Supports off-shift and weekend coverage as needed

Be able to move & lift 30 lbs.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Understanding and practical application of quality tools including RCCA, control charts, control plans, and PFMEAs

Experience with establishing and reviewing Quality requirements

Working knowledge and understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems

Strong computer skills, including proficient use of MS Office Suite

Good communication skills and the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results

Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads

Preferred Additional Skills:

4 years of experience in a quality-related discipline

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

Experience with electronics such as circuit card assemblies, cable harnesses, metal fabrication, or system integration

4 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Six sigma green belt certification

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