216898 - QA Engineer

Chipton-Ross is seeking a QA Engineer for a contract opportunity in hybrid Grand Prairie, TX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Must have the ability to obtain a clearance
• STEM degree at bachelor’s level or higher in one of the following disciplines: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, OR equivalent experience/combined education.

Quality engineering experience in developing and reviewing quality requirements, standards, procedures, methods, work instructions, and control plans. Experience performing Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D/PFMEA). Demonstrated understanding of procedure compliance assessment, process audit, and product audit techniques. Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and industry standards. Understanding of inspection methods for electronic circuit cards and electro-mechanical assemblies. Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming product (Material Review Board). Experience leading cross-functional teams for root cause investigation, corrective action, and preventive action using tools like 8D, 5-Why, Fault Tree, PFD, FMEA, Standard Work, Control Plans, etc., and ability to collaboratively solve problems for improving design process, manufacturing process, and business process. Demonstrated understanding of AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements. Experience with supplier quality assurance/control. Experience working with US Government Department of Defense customers. Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Effective inclusive interpersonal skills, including team building, risk identification, collaboration, problem solving, and presentations in hybrid working environments (remote and in office). Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, Finance, suppliers, customers, and all other stakeholders. Proficient with Microsoft apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Project, Visio. An understanding and knowledge of special processes and an overall understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily to support the Program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Translates engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements.

Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product.

Collaborates with internal engineering and manufacturing functions and external suppliers to ensure quality standards are in place. Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities and maintains feedback loops. Perform source surveillance & validation at source inspections, audit third party manufacturers, special process auditing as an approved corporate surveyor including their Sub-Tier suppliers/Sub-contractors, due diligence, and vendor selection process.

Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.

Prepares, maintains, and reviews procurement quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements.

May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.

To review and update regularly and ensure all active Suppliers Sub-contractors’ approvals are within their expiry dates, or obtain new updated approval certificates. Review and approve or reject New Capability Requests for new Suppliers Subcontractors, check and challenge their accreditation certification.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Accredited bachelor’s level or higher in one of the following disciplines: Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, OR equivalent experience/combined education.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time 4/10 work schedule 1st Shift