Quality Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the planning, estimating and procurement departments with the product realization process to include identification of risk assessment, configuration management and key characteristics.
• Verify and approve Orion generated drawings and mylars using customer supplied digital data.
• Perform First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102 standard as required.
• Assist the Quality Manager in designing standards, procedures and work instructions that meet regulatory and customer driven requirements.
• Apply disposition of nonconforming material; using industry experience, provide solution driven approach to prevent reoccurrence of nonconformances.
• Monitor internal audits, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans.
• Ensure that procedures and work instructions are followed and Quality Management system is adhered to.
• Train, mentor and assist less experienced inspection staff in skills, abilities and knowledge related to quality requirements.
• Establish priorities and actions with peers, department heads and other interested parties.
• Investigates and coordinates resolution to customer rejections and complaints.
• Support continuous improvements, nonconformances and corrective action processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• A minimum of 8 years of related experience, and/or training or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience with ISO 9000 / AS 9100, FAA regulations, part inspections and conformities, the proper use of inspection equipment, corrective / preventive actions, root cause analysis, internal auditing, and vendor quality surveillance preferred.

• Supplier development and customer quality support experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent internal/external customer service skills.
• Time management - ability to complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Required to work as an interface with high profile and demanding customers regarding quality of parts.

• Health, dental, and vision insurances
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts
• Company paid group term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurances
• Voluntary supplementary term life, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, and critical illness insurances
• Paid Time Off bank
• 9 regular holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

• The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship.
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions.
• Work is primarily performed in the office, with frequent time spent in the manufacturing shop, occasionally requiring the use of Safety Glasses.
• May be exposed to excess noise levels at times, seldomly necessitating the use of Hearing Protection.