The Quality Engineer (QE) is a vital member of a cross functional team, responsible for ensuring the integrity and compliance of hardware and software products throughout their lifecycle.
Requirements
- Uphold your own IPC training level and certification.
- Deliver training to necessary team members on IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, IPC/WHMA-A-620, Coating/Potting/Adhesive.
- Keep up to date with changing standards in relation to IPC.
- If possible, the person would also have the IPC J-STD-001 Space Addendum training certification.
- AS 9100/ISO 9001 quality system experience.
- Familiarity with mechanical assembly, soldering, machining, paint and/or fiberglass/composite processes.
- Working knowledge of industry specs/standards as it relates to materials and manufacturing processes (e.g., ASTM, ASE, MIL specs, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement QA standards, methods, and procedures for evaluating hardware, software, and service products.
- Verify process compliance and perform internal audits to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and customer requirements.
- Provide technical problem-solving for issues arising in projects and programs, offering clear feedback related to contractual/regulatory exposure and innovative solutions.
- Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures as needed.
- Provide technical support and training to the Inspection department and generate inspection plans as needed.
- Review and approve engineering specifications such as ATPs, drawings, models, manufacturing work instructions, and ensure adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
- Manage Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) and other continuous improvement activities and lead assigned projects.
Other
- Travel approximately 25%
- Ability to work effectively on a team yet maintain professional Quality independence.
- Experience in Quality Assurance within the aerospace, defense, FAA or similar industry.
- Experience communicating with customers and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills.
