Quality Engineer - Electronics

Location: Simsbury, CT

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

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 to:

• Facilitate system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.
• Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations
• Actively participate in IPTs, FMEAs, new product development, and product failure investigations
• Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits.
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements
• Develop, modify, coordinate and document the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems
• Maintain product First Article status in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements
• Develop Inspection Plans for suppliers and internal manufacturing
• Issue and facilitate internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
• Provide advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations
• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process and design changes and enhancements
• Work closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness
• Facilitate customer and/or government source inspection
• Verify customer requirements from RFP through creation of End Item Data Packages

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
• Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
• Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
• Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis
• In-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems
• Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point.  Familiar with and able to work in MS Project

Preferred skills:

The successful candidate will preferably have:

• BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with emphasis in electro/mechanical engineering and experience in quality engineering.
• IPC & J-STD Specification knowledge
• Electronics manufacturing experience (PCBAs, cables, electronic assemblies, etc.)
• Electronics testing experience (Oscilloscopes, Meters, Power Supplies, etc.)
• 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.