Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist

Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills : About the Role

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist is a part of our Supply Chain organization and in this role will interact with a broad range of suppliers (existing and new).

Travel can vary week to week depending on the need or issue with the supplier. When in office, our Quality Assurance Engineer will be supporting on investigations, stock sweeps, and customer requests (but not limited to).

Additional Information

• Prior experience in the aviation or aerospace industry is preferred
• The candidate should be proactive in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Assurance organization
• Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with other departments
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Corridor and SAP is a plus
• Experience in supply chain audit management and QMS (Quality Management System) required
• Experience leading and participating in high level project implementation
• This position will require up to 50% travel to perform supplier audits and investigations

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, aviation sciences, quality systems or related field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

6 years quality assurance / control, manufacturing operations and / or military operations experience is required.. Aerospace industry experience preferred..

Position Purpose :

Performs Quality Assurance Engineering assignments that require independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

Is required. to use judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications to any standard process. Is a mentor and trainer for all other Quality Assurance Engineers.

Considered a subject matter expert in subjects of the QAE body of knowledge. Undertakes those projects that are considered complex that require independent execution within a defined set of skills or knowledge area without help or coaching from others.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential Functions :

• Actively identifies and completes process improvement projects related to achieving improved quality or efficiency within their area of responsibility.
• Works with management on Strategic planning for the Quality Assurance Engineering organization.
• Interprets and executes company policies and procedures; develops new procedures as required.
• Familiar with leadership principles and techniques when developing and organizing teams.
• Maintains KPIs for the QAE processes to demonstrate process effectiveness and improved efficiency.
• Promotes, encourages and leads employees towards a continuous improvement culture.
• Reviews customer contracts on medium, moderately complex projects and responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definition.
• Serves as QA customer interface for various oversight activities.
• Proficient in the use and interpretation of GD&T, ASME Y14.5 .
• Performs quality planning activities including Quality Plans, QADs and Inspection Plans as required. by the assigned project(s).
• Performs design document reviews as appropriate for the assigned project(s).
• Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis etc.
• Participates in CDRL development, review and delivery to the customer as required. by the assigned project(s).
• Utilizes industry and GAC Quality Management System concepts, policies and procedures.
• Assists in gauging and calibration activities as necessary.
• Participates in MRB disposition activities.
• Proficient in the application of SPC techniques and tools such as MiniTab software.
• Communicates well, both written and verbal, with all the interfacing functions. Maintains good interpersonal skills and demonstrates leadership skills necessary for the position.

Additional Functions :

Prepares team to meet future requirements through training and employee development activities. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements :

• Maintain an up to date knowledge in the areas of Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Design Controls, Risk Management, and Statistical Techniques.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FAA regulations, CATIA and Solumina preferred.
• Knowledgeable of the Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) standard ASME Y14.5.
• Thorough knowledge of quality policies, procedures and all related technical data required.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification as a green belt preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.

Additional Information

Requisition Number : 221065

Category : Quality Assurance

Percentage of Travel : Up to 50%

Shift : First

Employment Type : Full-time

Posting End Date : 07 / 12 / 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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