Sr. Quality Engineer - Aerospace

MUST HAVE AVIATION / AIRCRAFT / MRO / AEROSPACE BACKGROUND

• MUST BE US PERSONS

How would you like to work for one of the premier Space Aerospace companies in the United States? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on amazing spacecrafts.

We at The Structures Company have an opportunity for you as a Sr. Quality Engineer !

Primary tasks will be associated with the inspection standards, principles, techniques to examine, question, evaluate and report objective evidence of results in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Responsible for the inspection of a variety of components, from engines and avionics to the overall structure of Flying assets by using a variety of tools and techniques to ensure the quality of assets and their components. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

Work Schedule :   4 / 10 Onsite Monday through Thursday Day Shift

Pay Rate : Up To $70 / HR

Must Have 6 to 10 years of experience

Must Have MRO Experience

Responsibilities

Performs inspections as scheduled, ensuring the quality of workmanship meets standard industry practices and complies with Manufacturing (MFG) Work Instructions

Perform preliminary, in-progress and final inspections on all articles processed

Review MFG records, work order reports and forms for completeness and accuracy prior to releasing the components, vehicles for return to service

Inspect for defects and damage, proper identification, and dimensions using measuring devices

Follow and document complex processes, input data and inspection results

Be familiar with inspection methods, techniques and equipment used in their specialty to determine quality or airworthiness in alignment with our safety protocols

Communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, with engineering, management and production personnel to convey product acceptance criteria and inspection results

Generate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required within TipQA and / or Apriso

Perform receiving inspection duties as needed for all incoming material

Oversee the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components to ensure that rejected or non-repairable parts are properly marked, quarantined, and rendered unusable

Conduct work in a manner that enhances own / other employees health and safety, product safety and promotes risk reduction

Participate openly in safety-related event investigations, and immediately report workplace hazards and make suggestions for control

Cooperate and contribute toward the overall success of the Safety program at the local level

Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness / prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules

Be able to do Lead technical investigations to support quality processes and support Root Cause Corrective Action activities

Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project

Work on quality control assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations

Ensure quality and efficiency of installations, including troubleshooting and may provide guidance in troubleshooting processes and concepts

Assist with providing technical guidance and training to Quality Inspectors  in the areas of inspection techniques, quality standards, and company procedures.

Work collaboratively to achieve goals and / or complete assigned tasks within the Quality Control team as well as collaborating with other departments to maintain high quality standards.

Assist Quality Control supervisor with leading quality projects within the department to achieve goals and solve problems.

Required Skills and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of Five (6) years’ experience in a related field, may include, but not limited to; aerospace parts and components and hands?on experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), or airline environment with a special emphasis in prototype aircraft.

Knowledge of AS9100 and other relevant aerospace industry standards and regulations

In depth understanding of the inspection techniques and quality issues associated with manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse operations

Experience with nonconforming material control processes

Specific vision abilities (corrected or uncorrected) to include color perception, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to be able to detect even the smallest of flaws or defects in the materials used

Comply with safety regulations and promote a safe working environment

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow manufacturing work instructions

Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and / or models on paper or digital

Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, and chemicals

Preferred Skills and Experience

Proven hands-on inspection experience in the aerospace industry using a variety of precision measurement tools.

Basic math and technical writing skills

Knowledge of applying current quality control practices and willingness to learn cutting edge spacecraft quality techniques

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Highly desired.

Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire and direct hire placement opportunities.  Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is the main reason we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients.  They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests, while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of Aerospace OEM's and Tier 1 Suppliers across the United States.

We have a national medical, dental and vision plan with United Healthcare and we also have a robust 401K offering.  In some cases, there is bonus potential, sick pay and holiday pay for those who qualify.

Salary : $70