Quality Engineer at NORTHSTAR AEROSPACE

Description

Position Title:                    Quality Engineer

Reports To:                         Quality Manager

Location:                             Phoenix

FLSA Status:                       Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for assessing process capability, product performance and supporting product / process qualifications. The QE position facilitates new production introduction and contract reviews.  This position also addresses and supports key account activities from quality assurance perspective.

The Quality Engineer (QE) position reports to the Quality Manager and works with all levels of employees throughout the organization. The QE collaborates as necessary to achieve quality assurance goals. This is a full-time individual contributor position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Measurement method efficiency and effectiveness
• Assess and interpret customer drawings and the associated part design features characteristics
• Interpret customer and industry specification requirements
• Evaluate/analyze parts using the appropriate inspection tools such as gage blocks, calipers, micrometers, dial bore gauge, optical comparators, etc.
• Conduct failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Monitor and evaluate manufacturing process outputs
• Review and approve inspection planning for production parts
• Prepare for and participate in external audits such as Nadcap, AS9100, Customer, DCMA and FAA
• Analyze all nonconformity data and conduct corrective actions addressing the root cause of issues

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not direct the work of any other employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements of this position are listed below.   This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing and typing
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise
• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                                  

Education Required:  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or equivalent (Other Engineering disciplines may be considered). 

Experience Required:  5 -10 years’ experience as an Aerospace Quality or Mechanical Engineer supporting precision machining processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below.  

• Ability to read and interpret Aerospace Blueprints (GD&T knowledge is a plus)
• Proficient in Root Cause Corrective Action concepts and tools
• Experience with statistical tools such as Cp/Cpk, Pp/PpK, ANOVA and GR&R is a plus
• Product and process qualification
• Inquisitive demeanor with a problem-solving mindset (applicants should be prepared to discuss their experiences and methods for solving problems)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A thorough and diligent work ethic
• Find and promote quality improvement opportunities
• Adaptable to changes in the work environment
• Manage competing demands
• Embraces a fast-paced work environment
• Knowledgeable in GD&T / blueprint interpretation
• Experience with AS9100 / AS9001 (Certification is a plus)
• Experience with Nadcap requirements preferred
• Proficient with (MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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