Quality Engineer - Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Complete comprehensive documentation packages such as PPAP and test data submissions.
- Accurately review and approve quality criteria and finishing requirements of customer materials and material processes.
- Collaborate with teams on quality, risk management, safety, and reliability.
- Collects and reports out on the required data and charts quality goals established by the management team.
- Supports measuring and analyzing key metrics to monitor and improve performance, which includes leading productivity improvements.
- Perform contract and feasibility reviews through the First Article, Sample and Quotation Systems.
- Develop and forward formal customer corrective action reports.
- Participate in customer conference calls and visits when required.
- Respond to requests for assistance from Production, Pricing, and Customer Service.
- Develop, select and enter process programs and correlating work instructions into the computer system.
- Assist in answering sales and customer questions or concerns pertaining to process and finishing requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting process problems as they relate to product quality.
- Coordinate and participate in processing, testing and disposition of rework material.
- Review documentation and certify outgoing product.
- Collaborate with project teams to devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and validating system requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering team(s) to document, and implement part/material qualification plans, including the identification and use of inspection tools.
- Collaborate with project team(s) to assess the impact and determine root cause and corrective actions for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
- As needed, conduct First Article, in-process, and final inspection.
- Support and champion quality system processes that support products in development and production environments.
- Participate in engineering and risk reviews and make recommendations to enhance the quality and manufacturability of new designs.
- Engages in product development activities to ensure continued compliance with internal procedures, and applicable regulatory and international standards.
- Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.
- Develop pathway to Zero Defect.
- A Degree in Engineering or Science
- 5 years Quality Engineering experience, preferably in aerospace.
- 3 years of Engineering experience in manufacturing, involving chemicals
- ISO 9001:2015 and knowledge / experienced required.
- Nadcap Aerospace Quality System, Heat Treating, Non-Destructive Testing and Chemical Processing knowledge / experience required.
- Experience leading organizations through the quality journey to develop a culture of quality and attain ISO / NADCAP certifications.
- ITAR knowledge / experience preferred.
- Experience leading and participating in internal and external audits required.
- Certified ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100D lead or internal auditor, preferred.
- Experience leading organizations through the quality journey to develop a culture of quality and attain ISO certifications.
- Experience participating in internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, Notified Body, Supplier) preferred.
- Experience with CAPA, complaint investigation, field action processes and risk management.
- Advanced Metrology skills - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Strong General Manufacturing Practice and current Good Document Practices 1, 2 & 3 knowledge.
- Experience with NADCAP Certification.
- Blueprint reading / GD&T.
- Well-versed in Quality tools such as Lean manufacturing, TPE, Mistake proofing, Kaizen and 5-S
- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) experience
- IQOQPQ (installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification) knowledge and experience
- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) experience.
- Good working knowledge of Supplier Quality Engineering competencies.
- Strong knowledge of statistical analysis.
- Individual must have a hands-on approach.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to resolve issues quickly and recommend preventive solutions.
- Negotiation skills, including understanding of escalation paths.
- Strong computer skills; skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Minitab, Smartsheet.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on day one)
- Company Funded Health Reimbursement or Health Savings Account up to $3,000
- 401(k) planparticipation
- Annual Incentive Program based on business results
- Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth, and Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
- LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid company holidays
- Competitive Paid Time Off program
- Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
- Employee Recognition and Rewards program
- Fun Recognition Events and more!