Junior Quality Engineer

Junior Quality Engineer - Exempt

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

The Hanwha Aerospace USA Junior Quality Engineer will be responsible for all activities associated with the Quality function reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

Location: Newington CT

Reports to: Quality Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform. 

• Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are understood and followed as necessary to maintain Quality System Approvals
• Support internal and external audit activities (System, work station, NADCAP, Customer, etc.) as required to meet requirements and maintain approvals
• Be cognizant of Export Control requirements and controls, taking necessary steps to ensure export compliance at all times
• Support incoming receiving inspection, raw material approvals and material cert documentation
• Support the quality NPI process from Contract review to delivery.  Examples include: Customer P.O. requirements, drawings, specifications, balloon prints and associated documents, gage reviews and special gaging needs, gage R&R studies, IMS creation and standardization and FAI forms / submittals 
• Support the creation of in process and final IMS & FAI templates to support the real time capture of inspection data at the point of creation
• Actively participate in the RCCA process. Examples include: daily stand up Quality reviews, Elephant chart non-conformance tracking and SPC data collection / actions
• Develop understanding and utilization of statistical process control (SPC) techniques and the use of statistical software (Prolink) to establish, analyze and address quality process control data
• Develop understanding of CMM inspection process and techniques as part of the overall inspection process including the validation / correlation of CMM Programs to IMS
• Develop understanding and experience with customer submittals & approvals (Ex: ESA, VSE, DVI, PPAP) – utilizing customer web portals
• Attend customer training / attain customer certification for self- release programs such as PWA DQR, GE DSQR
• Active participant in the Company Continuous Improvement Program and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s)
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
• 5-10% Domestic Travel required

Requirements:

• Must be a “US Person” as defined by US Government and able to work without restriction with ITAR related data.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related field required
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques, quality engineering practices
• Understanding of data collection and statistical process control (SPC) techniques
• Good communication skills, capability of communicating effectively with engineers, shop personnel, management staff, suppliers and customers
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level

AAP Statement

Hanwha Aerospace USA Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Subject to change with or without notice*