Sr. Engineer-Quality

- Strong experience in Aerospace In-Process Quality and Manufacturing Quality .
- Excellent knowledge of GD&T, aerospace drawing interpretation, and dimensional inspection .
- Strong knowledge of Cp, Cpk, SPC, process capability studies, and statistical data analysis .
- Hands-on experience in MRB, NCR, RCA, 5-Why, CAPA, and corrective action management .
- Experience in conducting Line Product Audits and Process Audits .
- Good knowledge of AS9100, FAI/FAIR, Control Plan, PFMEA, and customer-specific requirements .
- Experience with CMM, VMM, height gauge, contour tracer, and precision measuring instruments .
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-driven approach.
- Good communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Ability to lead quality improvement activities and mentor junior quality personnel.
- Strong focus on product safety, compliance, traceability, defect prevention, and customer satisfaction .

Requirements

- Lead and monitor in-process inspection activities across various manufacturing stages in accordance with drawings, inspection plans, control plans, work instructions, and customer requirements.
- Review and interpret aerospace drawings, GD&T, engineering specifications, and customer-specific requirements to establish appropriate inspection methods.
- Ensure effective execution of First-Off, In-Process, Stage, and Final Inspection requirements.
- Plan and conduct Line Product Audits to verify product conformity, workmanship, dimensional accuracy, identification, traceability, and required quality documentation.
- Plan and conduct Process Audits to verify compliance with approved manufacturing processes, work instructions, process parameters, control plans, and inspection requirements.
- Monitor critical and special characteristics and ensure appropriate controls are implemented throughout the manufacturing process.
- Analyze inspection data and monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk) for critical and key characteristics.
- Drive improvement actions for processes with inadequate capability, excessive variation, or unfavorable quality trends.
- Monitor SPC and process trends to identify potential process deterioration and initiate preventive actions.
- Lead and coordinate MRB activities for non-conforming products, including technical evaluation, segregation, rework, repair, use-as-is, rejection, and other approved dispositions.
- Review and control NCR/MRB documentation , ensuring complete traceability, technical justification, approvals, and effective closure.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Why, CAPA, and corrective/preventive action activities for internal and customer-related quality issues.
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up inspections, audits, process monitoring, and data analysis.
- Support and coordinate FAI/FAIR, NPD, prototype, customer source inspection, and special process inspection activities.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Planning, Metrology, NPD, and other cross-functional teams to resolve product and process quality issues.
- Ensure the availability and validity of calibrated measuring instruments, gauges, and inspection equipment used for product verification.
- Review inspection reports and quality records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Monitor rejection, rework, scrap, NCR, and customer complaint trends and drive actions to improve quality performance.
- Ensure proper product identification, status control, segregation, preservation, and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
- Support compliance with AS9100, customer-specific requirements, aerospace standards, and internal Quality Management System procedures .
- Identify opportunities for defect prevention, process stabilization, cost reduction, and continuous quality improvement .
- Prepare and present quality dashboards, audit findings, Cp/Cpk analysis, NCR/MRB status, rejection trends, and improvement actions to management.
- Guide and provide technical support to Quality Engineers, Inspectors, and junior team members in inspection and problem-solving activities.
- Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits and support timely closure of audit findings.