Quality Engineer - Electronics

Description

EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The candidate will be responsible to:

• Facilitate system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.
• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations
• Actively participate in IPTs, FMEAs, new product development, and product failure investigations
• Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits.
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements
• Develop, modify, coordinate and document the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems
• Maintain product First Article status in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements
• Develop Inspection Plans for suppliers and internal manufacturing
• Issue and facilitate internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Provide advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations
• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process and design changes and enhancements
• Work closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness
• Facilitate customer and/or government source inspection
• Verify customer requirements from RFP through creation of End Item Data Packages

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
• Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis
• In-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems
• Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project

Preferred skills:

The successful candidate will preferably have:

• BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with emphasis in electro/mechanical engineering and experience in quality engineering.
• IPC & J-STD Specification knowledge
• Electronics manufacturing experience (PCBAs, cables, electronic assemblies, etc.)
• Electronics testing experience (Oscilloscopes, Meters, Power Supplies, etc.)
• Six Sigma Black or Green Belt
• ASQ CQE/CQM Certification
• Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems
• Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers