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Job Summary

The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality within the organization. The QE will facilitate organizational compliance with all quality policies and procedures, as well as ensure materials and products comply with applicable regulations, specifications, and customer requirements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

Supplier Quality

• Monitor supply chain KPI’s, including Supplier OTD (Past due), product defects (NCR), and waste
• Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications to supplier technical teams
• Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer in managing problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conforming product
• Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply
• Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer with supplier performance improvement projects to increase supplier capability; projects may include process/workflow analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 5S and Kaizen events

Management Review

• Perform quality and performance data analysis; provide to management team to support Business/Management Review meetings
• Document minutes during Business/Management Review Meetings

Corrective/Preventive Action

• Lead activities with stakeholders for root cause analysis, FMEA, and other quality and risk management tools to investigate trends and develop corrective and preventive action plans
• Document minutes for the CAPA meetings
• Perform audits to verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive action plans
• Review and audit procedures, and performs internal Quality System and quality assurance audits to ensure actions taken are effective while maintaining continued compliance with applicable regulations and standards (ISO9001/AS9100, FAA, DOD)

Quality Systems Audits

• Lead Quality Systems audits (e.g., escorting auditors)
• Audit internal processes and procedures to establish compliance to current, applicable requirements

Document Control

• Guide operational departments as needed with technical writing & approvals of QMS documents (e.g., procedures, work instructions, forms)

Training

• Provide education and guidance as needed to management and staff for Quality Systems processes, quality assurance activities, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards
• Conduct new hire and ongoing Quality Systems training (ISO9001/AS9100)

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling < 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Associate's degree in a technical field; or 2 years related experience and/or training in manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• BS in management, technical, or related field, or demonstrated relevant and equivalent industry experience preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years related experience in a quality systems or continuous improvement related capacity
• Strong knowledge and understanding of FAA conformity/airworthiness regulations and procedures a plus
• Quality/supplier auditing experience a plus
• Previous management experience a plus

Skills

• Must have excellent organization skills and be able to work multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business situations, strategies, theory, processes, management, budgeting, and operations
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, Access, and Share Point
• Previous experience with database/software configuration 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ASQ-CQA Preferred
• Six Sigma Quality Certification a plus

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)