Quality Engineer 2

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.Do you have the skills, expertise and passion that it takes to be a top-notch quality engineer? Join our team and take your career to new heights! The Quality Engineer II will ensure adherence to stringent quality standards for our products and production processes. This role involves leading quality initiatives, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions based on statistical analysis and industry best practices.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Advise operations leadership on creation of Corrective Action Request (CAR), Continuous Improvement Item (CI) or Non Conformance (NC)
• Advise local operations leadership on CAR status and schedule
• Advise and/or Teach Root Cause Corrective Action techniques
• Report to QMS Team on any safety or quality issues
• Advise operations Leadership on AS9100 Standards
• Follow up on corrective action plans for compliance
• Verify CAR Effectiveness Checks to close out CARs
• Facilitate resolution of significant or cross-functional CARs.
• Maintain audit-ready records and support other teams with CAR processes and best practices.
• Assist audit teams for compliance and effectiveness.
• Liaise cross-functionally to align reporting standards and drive continuous improvement
• Provide and receive constructive feedback 
• Act as the sole QMS representative to external customers on site (DCMA)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive quality improvement initiatives across the production lifecycle.
• Plan, conduct, and lead internal and external quality audits.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues.
• Design and refine processes and mechanisms to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and production staff on quality standards and processes.
• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ Years experience as a Quality Engineer or in a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Knowledge and utilization of AS9100, ISO 9001 and other applicable Military and statutory standards and specifications.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality management systems (QMS).
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with aircraft modifications and defense contracts.
• Certified Auditor or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and database experience.
• Power BI experience 
• Safety oriented 
• Experience participating in external audits as guide.
• Self Motivated, capable of working unsupervised for long periods
• Experience with Octave/ETQ software to manage schedule goals 
• Ability to influence operation leaders and touch labor 
• Ability to mentor QMS Principles to cross functional area leaders

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Requirement to be on feet for a significant portion of the work shift.
• Majority of work hours spent on a computer.
• Hand/finger dexterity for using testing and inspection tools.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required for audits and supplier visits.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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