Saab is seeking a Quality Engineer to help develop a world-class Quality function for its growing West Lafayette, IN, operation.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in an engineering role, preferably aerospace manufacturing, is required
- 5+ years of experience with expertise of the aerospace industry preferred
- Experience in partnering with DCMA is a plus
- Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems, testing and inspection methodologies
- Ability to drive and lead change. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Responsibilities
- Implement and execute the Quality Management System principles and processes for a new site
- Support a high-urgency production line by responding to Andon calls and processing Nonconformances in a timely fashion
- Lead corrective action teams to implement effective solutions to quality problems and bring 8Ds to closure in a timely fashion
- Serve as an effective liaison between Saab and customer entities such as DCMA
- Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement
- Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible
- Monitor and analyze risk while preparing risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Quality, or similar field required
- MBA, M.Sc. or an equivalent documented education or certifications a plus
- Excellent communication and team building experience working in an international environment
- Ability to be self-driven and deliver a high quality of work
- Ability to work flexible and extended hours when needed, to support operational needs
