Quality Engineer I

Position Overview: As a Quality Engineer II, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across multiple processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that production quality standards meet AS9100 requirements. This role requires hands-on experience in quality engineering, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance & Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards, including coordinating and leading internal and external audits.
• Coordinate all efforts related to the internal auditing program. This includes developing the internal auditing schedule, training internal auditors, and validating their competencies.
• Document all non-conformances as it relates to internal audits and development countermeasures to prevent recurrences.
• Process Control & Improvement:
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for complex quality issues, utilizing methodologies like 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Whys.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Establish and refine control plans and quality metrics to monitor and enhance process performance.
• Investigate and analyze quality issues, customer complaints, and nonconformances to identify root causes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to meet company goals and customer requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures to support and maintain AS9100 compliance.
• Analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership:
• Manage, develop, and drive improvements with external providers through data analysis and other related activities (i.e., scorecards, audits, etc).
• Participate in complex root cause analyses and corrective actions for non-conformances, implementing sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate inspections and support the production team with technical guidance on quality control.
• Utilize data analytics to proactively identify trends, track quality metrics, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective action reports (CARs), and quality control plans.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of quality activities and report key metrics to senior management.
• Support quality training initiatives for production and inspection teams to foster a quality-focused culture.

Requirements

Job Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.

• In-depth knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001 and Nadcap standards.

• Proven experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., A3, 5 WHY’s SPC, DMAIC, 8D).

• Proficiency in quality management software and systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Individual must be authorized to work in the U.S.

• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and materials. The successful candidate must meet all ITAR eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in quality management (e.g., ASQ, CQE, Internal Audit Certification).

• Familiarity with aerospace finishing processes such as anodizing, chemfilm, primer, and/or topcoat application.

Reports To: The Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

At MIL, we simplify complexity by bringing together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to manufacture precision parts that serve as components in space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of our work significantly impacts the lives of those who depend on these systems. What distinguishes us is our team and our unwavering commitment to supporting our customers. We are the preferred processor for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.