Staff Quality Engineer

Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers.  This position will be a part of the Quality Engineering Team and will support both Product Development and Sustainment efforts as well as assist in qualification of suppliers to ensure delivery of quality parts, materials, and services.  This individual will conduct feasibility studies and testing of new and modified designs to support design, testing, prototype fabrication, manufacturing, and flight operations.   

Job Duties:

• Develops various industrial and quality engineering problem-solving techniques to evaluate product quality and the recommended strategies and programs.
• Leads Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) for existing processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Leads Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis (DFMEA) for Product Development and Engineering Design Changes Processes.
• Supports others in continuous process improvements, including overall quality management system development.
• Applies various industrial and quality engineering problem-solving techniques to evaluate product quality and the recommended strategies and programs.
• Trains others in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
• Develops cross functional teams that include manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain in order to support advanced design development.

Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in the use of various problem-solving and quality engineering methodologies such as process mapping, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, statistical techniques such as Analysis of Variance, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility, and Process Capability Studies
• Quality Engineers use the principal statistics, calculus, trigonometry, and other advanced topics in mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their work
• Skilled knowledge in Database Software; Design software, Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
• Experience capability in coordinating between diverse group of individuals including engineering, supply chain, purchasing, operators/technicians, and management
• Be able to clearly communicate problem statements, root cause analysis and corrective action solutions to stakeholders
• Be able to read drawings and applied knowledge of GD&T, and skilled knowledge of inspection equipment such as height gauges, CMMs, potable CMMs, laser trackers, etc.
• Skilled in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) as applied to quality inspection

Education and Experience

• Four-year degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven years Quality System Experience or other relevant Engineering experience including product development, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering or five years relevant experience with a master's degree.

Additional Requirements: 

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen & background checks

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Overtime hours may be required.

This opportunity is located in Duluth, Minnesota. As the home to our corporate headquarters, Duluth is a four-season city on the western tip of Lake Superior and was voted “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. The splendor of the largest freshwater lake in the world offers a multitude of outdoor activities for adventure or rejuvenation. The North Shore lifestyle is known its year-round activities, including bicycle and snowmobile trails, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, hiking, golfing, sailing and skiing. And as a top employer in the area, Cirrus Aircraft was recently named “Best Overall Large Company to Work for in the Northland” and “Best Workplace Culture” by the Duluth News Tribune readers.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
• Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
• Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!