Quality Engineer II
Location : Garden City, NY, US, 11530
Position Summary : The Quality Engineer position will work closely to solve quality problems and support new development programs, legacy programs, and conduct internal audits.
Supervisory Responsibilities : None
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Working closely with Engineering to ensure that designs meet applicable quality requirements.
- Plan and perform internal quality audits and execute action items.
- Lead quality initiatives to reduce scrap and rework by developing and facilitating cross-functional teams.
- Conducting quality investigations.
- Be an active participant in the material review board.
- Provide quality function support by working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to manage customer relations, expectations, needs, and satisfaction.
- Independently drive and direct actions with departmental groups to maintain MRB and RMA issues.
- Drive key quality performance metrics : DPPM, OTD, Cost of Quality, Customer Scorecards, Internal Audit Risk and Effectiveness, Supplier Performance, Contract Review.
- Source inspection liaison
- Travel to customer and supplier locations as required.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities :
Supporting new product introduction programs by creating and maintaining the following as required :Production Part Approval ProcessAdvanced Product Quality PlanningZero Defects ProgramControl PlansInspection PlansInspection ReportsFirst Article Inspection ReportsSupplier Approval and DevelopmentAttend NPI meetings including :Preliminary Design ReviewsCritical Design ReviewsMake Buy ReviewsMonitor Progress of NPI programs through manufacturing and into productionConduct purchase order reviews related to NPI and production programsInteract with customers on NPI and production programsEngage in problem solving with engineering, operations, and supply chain on NPI and production programsSupport shipments of NPI and production programsConduct internal auditsBecome a designated quality representative when required by the customerRequired Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of aerospace quality requirements and specifications.Proven track record of partnering with manufacturing and engineeringExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action. Experience with formal quality and operations systems.Capable of reviewing and interpreting drawings, contracts / PO's, and applicable processing standards.Skilled at performing First Article inspections.Proficiency with MS Office applications : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.An understanding of the use and application of statistics and SPC.Six Sigma preferredEducation and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required9 to 10 plus years working in the aerospace and or automotive industry in a quality, engineering, or manufacturing capacity.Previous experience in a high mix, low volume job shopAbility to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentWorking knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2015 and AS9100D Quality Management System processes.Due to ITAR restrictions an export license may be requiredOther Skills :
Computer Literacy in Excel, Minitab, CAD and VisioAdvanced problem solving and advanced data analysis techniquesKnowledge in and experience in 8D problem solving techniques, SPC and statistical analysisPhysical Requirements :
Continuous periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and phone.Prolonged time standing.Must be able to occasionally lift 25 pounds at a time.Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands.Other :
Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holderCompensation : Salaried
Salary Minimum : $100,000
Salary Maximum : $120,000
Incentive : No