Quality Engineer - JAX

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System providing maintenance to the Inspection Planning. Performing qualification and monitoring of processes and products, coordinating preventive and corrective actions, leading internal audits and interfacing with regulatory authorities and external auditors.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

- Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
- Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.
- Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
- Prepares, compiles, and maintains all controlled documentation required for regulatory and policy compliance.
- May specialize in the areas of product design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, product reliability, customer service, part warranty, inventory control, research and development or product packaging/delivery.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate all quality engineering functions for assigned product lines.
- Direct and coordinate the overall quality specifications and standards for materials, processes, and finished products to meet customer purchase order requirements
- Process and Manage customer Corrective Action Requests investigation, response and closure including trending of defect data and implementation of corrective action
- Manage Foreign Object program and provide metrics upon request
- Support regulatory and quality management system compliance and optimization of quality systems procedures relating to product complaint handling, adverse event reporting and product field actions through development, maintenance and improvement of documented processes
- Develop and implement daily quality metrics to drive manufacturing and business results

- Plan and supervise studies aimed at improving product quality and reliability
- Contact customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality issues
- Ensure a means of collecting and distributing compiled information in order to improve quality
- Responsible for the administration of the quality system, including implementation and maintenance to regulatory requirements and standards such as applicable AS/ISO standards
- Ensure safe practices are used in compliance with all governmental regulations
- Identify, drive, mentor, and implement projects that improve overall production quality.
- Conduct training to quality processes as needed
- Responsible for the Quality of all in-house manufactured products
- Manages foreign country required documentation process and review.
- Confers with department supervisors and other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes and solving quality issues.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education:

- B.A. / B.S. Engineering or 8-10 years of experience in aviation required without a degree.
- Quality Engineering preferred

Experience:

- Generally, 2-4 years of experience in a specialized functional discipline working in Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment for aviation production
- DCMAI 8210.c knowledge dealing with documents in an engineering or manufacturing environment to present to DCMA
- Delmia MES experience desired
- Must have MRB QA knowledge
- Must be able to read technical documents
- Must have knowledge of Aircraft Documentation Delivery process

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Proficient in Excel, and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
- SAP experience a plus
- Ability to understand work and procedures, acting in problem solving, suggesting improvements.
- Extensive knowledge of aircraft preferred. (A&P preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and strong phone etiquette.
- Detailed Oriented
- Problem Solver
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements

- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
- Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required
- Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA/DCMA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

- Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
- Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
- Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
- Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
- Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) / Export Control Administration (EAR) which requires U.S. person status, or the ability to obtain a DSP5. ITAR/EAR define U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’) Asylee, or Refugee.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer