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Quality Engineer
Chatsworth, CA 91311 US
Job Description
The Quality Engineer plays a key role in creating the internal procedures and quality systems that ensures our customers are satisfied with our products and services. The Quality Engineer will drive continuous improvement and work with stakeholders through the entire process to enhance quality for our customers. It will be a key position as the company works towards AS9100D certification of facility and quality system.
The role will develop standardized procedures to ensure consistent quality performance, FMEA, work with process engineers in applying statistical tools, root cause analysis, problem solving techniques, and identify opportunities for process improvement. The individual will participate as the internal auditor and prepare appropriate documentation to enhance consistency and training efforts and ensure compliance.
This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.
Typical Duties
- Prepare, document, and communicate quality procedures to all employees.
- Analyze and report findings of production customer returns (RMA) and internal rejections (NCR) Issues.
- Assist in the creation of the Quality Systems Manual and development of related documents.
- Follow-up and verify the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions.
- Manage relationships with customers, suppliers and internal company personnel for quality related issues.
- Perform audit of suppliers as deemed necessary.
- Conduct technical/statistical studies (PPAP, SPC, FMEA, MSA, First Article Reports, etc.).
- Participate in the development and implementation of quality related policies and procedures based on corporate and government/customer requirements, while working towards AS9100 certification.
- Review process and documentation to measure adherence to the quality standards, customer flow down and AS9100 requirements.
- Manage internal surveillance activities and external audits (e.g., third- party accreditation, customer, and government, etc.).Develop, revise and implement compliant quality procedures.
- Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc. to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement and monitor updated processes.
- Create and manage Approved Supplier List.
- Participate in Material Review Board activities, failure analysis and corrective action investigations, and assist in the timely dispositioning and processing of nonconforming material.
- Review contract flowdowns and quality clauses to ensure requirements are met.
- B.S. of engineering in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or related engineering field.
- 5+ years of industry experience.
- Desire to work in a fast-paced and intense startup environment.
- Worked in an ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System Environment.
- Ability to create and edit quality procedures using PC.
- Experience with Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint or equivalent).
- Experience in a quality engineer role at an AS9100 Certified facility.
- Managed or participated in the certification process of a facility from a registrar to a recognized specification (ISO, AS9100, NADCAP, etc.).
- Prior participation in lean, safety, and compliance activities.
- Authored and/or revised technical documents (i.e. quality procedures, work instructions, process specifications, RCCA investigations, technical reports, etc.).