Quality Engineer

 

Compass Aerospace Northwest, a division on Synchronous Aerospace and a leading aerospace manufacturer, has an opening for a Quality Engineer for their Military Programs, at their Kent, Washington facility.

 

 

The Quality Engieer, reporting directly to the Program Director, will develop, implement and coordinate product assurance program to prevent or eliminate defects in products by performing the following duties - other duties may be required.

 

 

Review and approve manufacturing plan sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of product, ensuring they meet the customer engineering and quality requirements

 

Analyze process capability and coordinate improvements with manufacturing

 

Generate and publish product acceptance charts (internal, customer and supplier), as assigned

 

Evaluate supplies to ensure quality standards are maintained/control ASL for program

 

Handle audits with customers (process and product)

 

Contingency responsibility for Quality Manager

 

Handling of MRB process for customers assigned

 

Handling of Cause and Corrective Action for customer assignments

 

Maintain an ISO 9001:AS9100 Quality Management System

 

Support QE elements with other programs as required

 

Other duties as assigned

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities The Quality Engineer may supervise 1-3 employees in Quality Planning. May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

Education and/or Experience 

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3+ years aerospace Quality Assurance (Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor) experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Experience in an aerospace environment preferable.  Parts inspection experience a plus.

 

 

Language Skills 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 



Computer Skills

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.

MS Project a plus

 

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ASQC CQE and/or CQA preferred

 

 

Other Skills and Abilities

Understanding of AS9100 Quality System requirements

 

 

 

   

Physical Demands/Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

 

 

 

 

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications may apply on-line, via fax, mail or in person.

No phone calls, please.

 

 

 

Status:  Salaried, exempt

Salary:$50,000+/year - DOE, commensurate with experience, skills and abilities.

 

Benefits:  Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Plan, Disability, Life Insurance,

401k, AFLAC, Paid vacations/holidays

 

Relocation:  There is no relocation package available with this position.

 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.