Quality Engineer

Overview

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE : TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Camden, on the Highland Industrial Park, where Armtec and several other major prime contractors produce defense energetics.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the required product quality levels are attained. This is achieved by continually monitoring inspection activity and leading continual improvement activities utilizing quality tools and methods.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepares inspections and test plans in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Directs and coordinates product verification relating to production and procurement processes.
• Leads process improvement projects supporting Armtec's continual improvement efforts.
• Reviews quality problems with Operations / Engineering personnel and direct actions to correct discrepancies.
• Prepares periodic and special reports concerning departmental activities, problems, schedules, rejected items, rolled throughput yield and cost of quality.
• Aids in organizational planning by participating in departmental conferences.
• Identifies and understands quality provisions of the customer contract, specifications and expectations.
• Issues corrective actions of deficient processes and follows up to verify corrective / preventive action effectiveness. Interacts with Flare Countermeasures EPIR Coordinator to resolve open issues.
• Investigates manufacturing process / methods ensuring proper traceability and robustness are achieved.
• Oversees and supports product internal audits and assessments working with Flare Countermeasures Audit Coordinator.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec's ethics and business conduct policies.

Qualifications

Education / Previous Experience Requirements

Work Hours

4 / 10 Work Schedule – 40 hour week. Overtime as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Protected Vet

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