The Space Propulsion and Power Systems (SP&PS) Quality & Mission Assurance leadership team is seeking a Lead, Quality Engineer to drive key quality initiatives, perform Quality Process Engineering (QPE) responsibilities, and ensure quality standards are met across multiple sites and product lines.
Requirements
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or other quality management systems.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experienced in investigating technical issues and nonconformance’s to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions
- Familiarity with 8D analysis or similar tools
- Proven experience in developing and implementing quality assurance programs and systems.
- Relevant experience supporting the production of high-complexity aerospace products.
- Proficient in MS Office, business analytics software such as Qlik and PowerBI, and tools like Microsoft Visio and Minitab.
Responsibilities
- Champion, lead, and support the execution of flow-down strategic initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership from all AR sites and program management to drive quality initiatives across the segment.
- Lead the SP&PS sector Non-conformance Reduction Council to address major defect drivers and aging items.
- Proactively analyzes manufacturing data to identify opportunities and implement process efficiency and quality improvements
- Independently manages quality projects, including coordination with cross functional team members, to ensure timely project completion.
- Lead the Zero Defect Plan initiative across the segment, ensuring robust project charters, accurate capture of cost savings, and execution to schedule.
- Support the sector Corrective Action Board to oversee rigorous root cause analysis, application of lean/six sigma methods, and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
Other
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skill.
- Ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact with minimal supervision.
- Deal with multiple tasks and deadlines set by management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced business knowledge, general management, and leadership capabilities.
