Description
The experienced Quality Engineer will help shape and deploy the Quality Management System (QMS) during the ramp-up phase of the current program. Operating primarily onsite (90%), this role puts you at the forefront of operational quality, driving data-driven defect analysis, leading practical problem-solving events, and establishing root cause and corrective action (RCCA) plans. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of technical engineering or quality experience in mature production environments, hold U.S. Person status under ITAR regulations, and excel at building standards in a dynamic aerospace setting, this position offers a high-impact opportunity to reduce non-quality costs and elevate production standards.
Quality Management System: 70%
- Definition and deployment of the processes to operate the quality management system
- Uphold the standard of Airbus Core Values by welcoming challenges with integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability
- Demonstrate creativity, propose and implement innovations using lean methodologies, data analytic and mining techniques to ensure that top company objectives (TCOs) are met
- Review, develop, and analyze dashboards and visual management tools to identify deficiencies in the quality system
- Compile and analyze statistical data for non-conformities, Key Performance Indicators and other quality department metrics to identify trends, problem areas and provide feedback to implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve the quality management system
- Monitor digital platform for collection and archiving reports for FOD, housekeeping, tool inventories, lost tool and lost item reports
- Evaluate Key Performance Indicators to identify problem areas and implement corrective action to ensure company performance objectives are met.
- Support Inspection personnel on Nonconformity Management (NCM) data analysis and quality implementation processes and issues that arise due to discrepancies
- Interact with various collaborators to establish feedback monitoring, identify trends and highlight opportunities to improve the quality management system
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting based on quality interactions
- Create, Review and update as directed company manuals, policies, procedures and forms to improve and streamlinecompany processes
- Implement and monitor inspection plans and test processes to ensure that quality assurance standards are achieved
- Participate in periodical meetings with quality department, supporting departments and design office personnel
Continuous Improvement/Compliance: 30%
- Apply processes and metrics such as, but not limited to SQCDP, key performance indicators, practical problem solving (PPS), plan do check act (PDCA), root cause and corrective action and other quality department metrics to support continuous improvement of company policies, procedures, and processes ensuring that company objectives are on target
- Evaluate the quality management system to share insights and trends that will enhance the system and customer experience
- Suggest and implement changes in working conditions, and use of equipment to increase the efficiency, safety and quality of department and work crew
- Act as Quality interface to resolve system, product, and design defects received at AHI
- Prepare audit checklist and support internal audits of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory authorities and maintain external audit readiness
- Ensure the implementation of customer and Type Design Holder requirements in the Quality Management System
- Maintain working knowledge of quality standards (FAA, AS9100)
- Create CAD drawings to support corrective actions
Skills
Quality engineering, qms, Root cause analysis, capa, kpi, continuous improvement, as9100, non conformance reports, audit, six sigma, asq certification, pmp certification
Top Skills Details
Quality engineering,qms,Root cause analysis,capa,kpi,continuous improvement
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 8+ years technical experience in related engineering field or direct quality experience
- Experience as part of an operational team using and ideally building quality processes in a mature production environment
- Costpoint (ERP) and TIPQA (QMS) knowledge or similar
Preferred qualifications/skills:
- Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Industrial or Quality Engineering
- Six Sigma Certification
- AS9100 Auditor
- ASQ Quality Engineer Certificate
- Valid FAA A&P
- Project Management Professional
Travel Required:
- 10% Domestic and International
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Bingen, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $102000.00 - $163000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.- Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Bingen, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bingen,WA.About Actalent
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