
Test Equipment Quality Engineer
- Tucson, AZ
- $82,000-164,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide Quality Engineering assistance for the Test Manufacturing organization consisting of 40 Planners and 40 Assembly, Test and Inspection technicians.
- Ensure Program Quality is aware of build-related issues that might impact program risk.
- Provide defect disposition if the criteria are ambiguous or subject to interpretation.
- Monthly TE metrics preparation.
- Maintain the Lien and Administrative Closure systems.
- Work with key Build-to-Print suppliers in defect resolution and reduction efforts.
- Manage Q-Notes in EMMS (Engineering Manufacturing Management System).
- Become proficient in EMMS and its features, including Work Orders, Non-Conforming Material Reports, Report generation and related department workflows.
- Develop and present Quality Topics at Lunch and Learn’s at Planner Meetings and other department venues.
- Develop, update and maintain Process documentation and Command Media surrounding Test Equipment Quality, Test Manufacturing, and the Test Manufacturing TE-04-03 Workmanship Standard
- Act as a Quality Subject Matter Expert in conjunction with Test Manufacturing leadership to drive down defects and address quality, process, supplier, manufacturing, supply chain and other related issues throughout all life-cycle phases.
- Assess engineering work products (Peer Reviews, Configuration Control Boards, Product Readiness and Sale, etc.) to identify and eliminate in-phase defects.
- Review contract deliverables and coordinate with program personnel and Defense Contract Management Agency for DD250 sell-off / customer acceptance.
- Ensure completion of required documentation, identification of nonconformance and noncompliance, resolution and closure of open issues, and ensure quality and configuration of program assets.
- Review risk and opportunity data to shepherd projects to eliminate or reduce risks and/or realize opportunities.
- Oversee and perform root cause analysis, facilitate corrective actions, and implement closed loop process controls along with continuous improvement methods
- Travel to local (Tucson and Phoenix-Metro) suppliers to maintain relationship and work ongoing process improvement and defect reduction efforts.
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of five (5) years of prior relevant experience.
- Minimum five years’ Test Equipment, Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry, or other highly regulated environment.
- Working experience in root cause analysis, corrective / preventive actions.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Existing Secret Clearance or higher
- Working experience interpreting drawings/specifications.
- Test Equipment development and/or testing experience
- Working experience performing test analyses and supporting integration and sell-off of test equipment.
- Prior Quality Engineering experience
- Experience using Agile, Code Analysis and/or Test Automation techniques
- Certification in Six Sigma, CORE, or American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
- Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.