Quality Engineer

Basic Qualifications

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:

- A technical degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 5 years of experience completing technical assignments in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:

- The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables.
- A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building.
- Knowledge of conventional aluminum processing and Forging Design and Quality Systems Standards (ex. ISO9000, AS9100, QS-9000, etc.).
- Thorough knowledge of the forging process and standard practices that would normally be acquired through extensive experience in various technical assignments.
- Experience within process CMM or related digital inspection tools and systems.
- The ability to perform dimensional measurement and interpretation of aerospace products to required customer specifications using conventional hand-held measuring instruments.
- The ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerances per ANSI/ASME Y 14.5.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, formulas, measuring instruments, inspection and testing procedures, and adjustment and certification methods.

Working Conditions

This position involves some degree of exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in an interior work environment. While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full PPE to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.

This position requires some physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.

This position also requires a willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule and occasionally be responsive after normal working hours for support.