Hanwhaaerospaceusa

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Senior Quality Engineer - 1st Shift

Regular Full-Time East Windsor, CT, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2187

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: East Windsor, CT

Company Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary:

This challenging position is a great opportunity for the right candidate to become a part of a dedicated team of aerospace manufacturing professionals. This position will be responsible for performing general engineering tasks that are associated with the Quality function.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the design and implementation of AS9100, NADCAP and Customer required Quality Systems.
• Prepares, maintains and reviews quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements. Develops sampling plans, quality standards, and process control instructions for use by manufacturing in monitoring and reducing variation.
• Has responsibility for the Quality Department in the absence of the Quality Manager. Assists the Quality Manager in the daily functioning of the Quality Department.
• Has oversight responsibility for the Quality Engineers, Quality Technician and Inspectors to ensure assigned projects are completed as scheduled.
• Assists the Quality Manager in determining priorities for the Quality Department and assists the Quality Manager in recommending training for Quality personnel.
• Recommend inspection and test equipment as required. Perform training as required
• Verifies Receiving; In-Process and Final Inspection functions are performed in a timely manner.
• Attend the Daily Production Meetings to ensure daily shipping schedules are adhered to.
• Design and implement SPC and other Quality Systems. Perform analysis of data utilizing Minitab
• Develop and coordinate a Process Capability Program. Perform Gage studies (GR&R, Bias, etc.) and Process Capability studies as required
• Assist in Continuous Improvement Programs. Analyze and interpret trends and execute improvements on key metrics.
• Assist Engineering in the development of product and process specifications.
• Maintain the NCMR system as well as assist, as required, in the Management Review Board process.
• Ensure all products meet specification requirements and only compliant products move onto the next processing stage.
• Assist in the Corrective Action process as needed. Assist other departments in the completion of their Corrective Actions.
• Verify corrective actions for effectiveness and timeliness of completion. Conduct root-cause analysis, corrective / preventive actions and implement continuous improvement.
• Assist in PPAP, VSE or other customer specific product approval processes as required.
• Performs First Article Inspections and creates reports. Attend customer DQSR training as required.
• Drive robust RCCA process with real time daily stand up Quality reviews, Elephant chart non-conformance tracking and SPC data collection / actions
• Drive / support process improvements with on-time reporting of Quality KPI’s - driving YOY improvements in quality performance
• Manage all aspects of the Quality Planning / NPI / FAI process in line with the Quality NPI tracker to ensure on-time and completeness of Quality NPI requirements
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or other related field
• 5+ years of experience as an Engineer in a Manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred)

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English at a functional level
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Ability to work with CAD systems (Solidworks, NX)
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel domestically – 10% max

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*