Quality Engineer
Air Methods
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Santa Clarita • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $104,800 - $139,800 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
PythonSQL
About the role
- Support the site's various certifications AS9100, FAA Parts 21 & 145 production and repair processes
- Drive the CAPA process through the organization, including implementation/improvement to tools, training, and metrics
- Manage assigned Program Customer Quality process, ensuring quick response and effective corrective actions on customer raised SCARS, audit findings and Customer Service Index feedback
- Support planning and execution of internal audit plans to ensure sustained compliance to AS9100 and FAA Parts 21 & 145
- Interact with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Operations, Contracts and other Engineering disciplines to ensure compliance to Quality requirements and resolve nonconformances
- Support the FRB/MRB process to keep material flowing and drive reductions in product defects through continuous improvement
- Perform root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys) of manufacturing issues and identify corrective and preventive actions
- Leverage Lean & Six Sigma methodology to support continual process improvement and product yield investigations
- Provide QA support on implementation of Engineering Change Orders, Program Instructions, Waivers and Material Substitution Requests
- Represent Quality at monthly & quarterly Business, Operations and Global Quality Reviews
- Support quality in the product life cycle (Proposal, Design, Production, Services and Sustainment)
- Perform COPQ data extraction, analysis, compilation and improvements
- Lead root cause and corrective actions for customer found issues
- Support ESD, MSD, 5S & ROHS Management programs as required
- Ad-hoc travel to visit customers, carry out audits and meet at other C5ISR sites
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering or technical equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience
- Graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience (alternative path)
- In lieu of a degree, candidates may be considered with a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience within the aerospace and defense industry or military experience commensurate with the position responsibilities
- Experience with the implementation and maintenance of a registered AS9100 QMS applied to both manufacturing and product development – preferably within an FAA Part 145 & 21 environment
- Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 21 and 145 is a plus
- Experience with FAA 145 repair station and Part 21 production
- Electronics manufacturing, electrical design and experience with IPC 610 Class 3 requirements in aerospace and defense preferred
- Knowledgeable in the interpretation and application of J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610 Rev D Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721
- 8D or other structured problem-solving methodology expertise
- ASQ CMQOE and/or ASQ CQE will be considered significant assets
- Experience interfacing directly with major customers on Quality issues
- ESD and MSD Control Requirements
- Knowledge of tooling Calibration program management, recalls, calibration schedules and asset maintenance
- Experience with SAP S4 Hana and MES applications is an asset
- Knowledge and use of SQL, Python and or PowerBi dashboard developments is considered a plus
- Excellent English Language written and oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Approachable hands-on style with the ability to engage with people at all levels of management
- Ad-hoc travel required to visit customers and carry out audits
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
- Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career
- Challenging Work: chance to work on advanced technology projects
- Collaborative Environment: teamwork among exceptionally talented people
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AS9100FAA Parts 21FAA Parts 145root cause analysisLean methodologySix Sigma8D problem-solvingSQLPythonPowerBi
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingapproachable styleengagement with management
Certifications
ASQ CMQOEASQ CQE
