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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Quality Engineer in Simsbury, Connecticut
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.
Job Description
EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.
Responsible for understanding the quality requirements from the customer and ensuring that robust systems are in place to meet them for multiple program(s) of varying complexity within assigned value stream(s)
Evaluates technical data packages for bids/proposals and provides input & estimates
Responsible for up-front quality planning, defining inspections & tests and associated equipment, development of inspection plans, implementation of statistical process control and/or data collection & analysis methodologies, gage R&R studies, process capability assessments, and data/trend analysis
Works within a team to meet internal and external customer requirements
Serves as the team's point-of-contact with respect to customer quality requirements, coordinates customer source and government source inspection and is authorized to certify product on behalf of EBA&D
Creates engineering reports relative to manufactured product (e.g. Lot Acceptance, First Article) and coordinates the submission & approval of these documents
Flows quality requirements to suppliers on purchase orders and works with the supplier development engineer to resolve supplier nonconformances and issues
Documents nonconforming product and quality-related issues
Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential; will lead root cause analysis efforts and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective & preventive actions
Participates in PFMEAs, PDRs, CDRs, and production readiness reviews
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a BS in an engineering or science discipline.
2-5 years' experience in a quality engineering role, preferably in the aerospace, military, automotive, or medical industry
Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality system
Experience with precision machined parts and assembly operations
Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
Strong problem solving skills
Understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices
Understanding of ERP/MRP planning systems
Skilled in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-Point
Preferred skills:
Six Sigma Black or Green Belt. ASQ CQE/CQM Certification. Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems. Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.
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We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.
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