Overview:
Industry: Aerospace/Defense
Position: Field Quaity Engineer
Location: Primary Remote 80% of the time. Potential travel may occur within regional area.
Duration: 1 year
Frequency: Full-time
10 Hour/ 150 Mile Travel Cap Per Week
Duties:
First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
Using the First Article Inspection process, IAW customer procedures.
Review and disposition Supplier FAIR packaged in Net Inspect and shall ensure compliance with AS9102 industry standard requirements.
Activities to include paperwork review, over-inspection, and working with the supplier to resolve any non-compliance with the AS9102 & Customer requirements.
Self-Release (SR) Audits
Using the Product Release process IAW checklist & Customer procedures the FQE Self Releases Audits at assigned suppliers.
Activities for completion of SR Audits will include paperwork review, working with suppliers to resolve non-compliance to the Customer and industry requirements
APQP
APQP review activities will be in accordance with Customer procedures and industry requirements at assigned suppliers.
Activities shall include review of APQP packages, artifact checklist review and disposition of APQP artifacts and Part Submission warranting support.
FQE shall work with their assigned suppliers to resolve non-compliances to the requirements.
Required Skills
Experience in reviewing Advanced Product Quality Packages (APQP)
Experience in reviewing and approving First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS
Must be proficient in Geometrical, Dimension and Tolerancing. (GD&T)
Must be able to pass a written GD&T exam with a score of 90% or higher.
Experience with layout and precision inspection techniques and the utilization of inspection hand tools to validate product conformity.
Demonstrated strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
Quality engineering experience. (ASQ, CQA, or CQE certifications)
Knowledge of various manufacturing processes and product familys
In-depth knowledge & usage of Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA) tools
Working knowledge of ISO9001 or equivalent Quality Management System (QMS)
Experience performing audits for customer Self Release Audit Program.
Demonstrated ability as a self-starting, self-directed individual.
Demonstrated technical knowledge of mechanical, Electro Mechanical and/or electrical products & processes. (Depends on location)
Technical knowledge of castings (Depends on location)
Technical knowledge of Circuit-Card Assemblies (Depends on location)
Proficient using common software (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, etc.)
Must complete the Customer Job Qualifications requirements within 6 months.
Must be a citizen of the country that the work will be performed in
BA/BS degree in a technical discipline (i.e., engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance) with 5 years of experience in aerospace, automotive and/or other related industries
In lieu of a formal education, at least 13 years of progressive experience in aerospace, automotive and/or other related industries
Desirable Skills
IPC 610 certified or trained.
Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System requirements
Process control & continuous improvement tools.
ASQ, CQA, or CQE certification
RAB auditor accreditation
Experience managing projects.
