Quality Engineer

About the Role

• Perform Supplier Quality Engineering duties in support of the Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) supplier quality organization on mechanical/electro-mechanical subcontract and commodity procurements.
• Requires close coordination with Sourcing, Program Quality, Engineering and Program Office functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews and identifies program contractual and product drawing requirements and applies the applicable quality flow-down requirements to part masters and purchase orders.
• Makes recommendations on supplier selection based on cost, inspection of facilities, risk assessments, and historical performance.
• Travel to suppliers is required; travel frequency will vary based on program requirements and supplier performance. Travel is primarily domestic, but can be international on occasion.
• Supplier evaluation.
• Verification of special process sources.
• Part/product acceptance inspection planning and verification.
• Supplier manufacturing process and quality plan review.
• Defect root cause analysis and corrective action verification.
• Supplier oversight, including development and execution of credible Return-To-Green plans.
• Fostering positive working relationships with internal cross-functional teams and LM suppliers.
• Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products.
• Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures.
• Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.
• Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements.
• Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity.
• Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
• Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Experience with Supplier Quality and/or Quality Engineering or experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.

Desired Skills

• Knowledgeable in surveillance of AS9100 / ISO9001 Quality Management Systems and experience with AS9102 first article inspections or APQP.
• Technical experience with mechanical and/or electrical products, including manufacturing processes, interpretation of technical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and military and industry specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and set own priorities in a dynamic business environment; self-starter with effective time management skills and ability to work with high level of autonomy.
• Familiarity with data review and analysis to identify and monitor trends.
• Experience and familiarity with machining and manufacturing practices.
• Familiarity with both destructive and non-destructive inspection techniques.
• Lean / Six Sigma / Green Belt / Black Belt experience or CQE, CSQP or CMQ/OE certification.
• Experience working in P2P, SAP, Solumina, EPDM and Tableau.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.