On-site Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description:

• Provide support to the quality department
• Process areas that will be assessed include any of the following: Torpedo fuel, propellant grains/rocket motors, igniters, aircrew escape system devices, specialty chemicals, and a wide range of explosives, grenades, bombs, warheads, sub-components, etc., are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015-compliant facility
• Duties include guidance and assistance with quality control, problem-solving, document and production readiness reviews, quality audits, and oversight, area/process-specific quality data management and reporting (metrics), and other best quality control and ISO 9001:2015 practices
• Review quality documents such as technical data packages, quality plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work closely with production engineers to ensure all technical and local quality requirements are met
• Provide guidance and training to engineers of many disciplines on the importance of quality documentation and the necessity of applying it to all work programs
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, the results of audits, reviews, and engineering efforts, as required, and will lead teams and assist with training activities
• Design strategies and team initiatives to achieve the organization’s vision, mission, and goals
• Manage multiple efforts simultaneously while collaborating on ideas and resources within the department
• Collaborate within and across departments and develop an understanding of their processes and practices closely related to quality and safety
• Promote a safe working environment, reduce operational costs, and address and correct possible hazards

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (minimum GPA 3.0) in an engineering or science discipline
• Ten or more years of experience in a related manufacturing environment (e.g., energetics, chemicals/plastics, petroleum, automotive, food, pharmaceutical)
• Knowledge of analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving techniques necessary to perform professional scientific/engineering work
• Ability to use advanced engineering/scientific techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures in a specialty area
• Ability to plan and coordinate individual assignments to meet project goals
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or similar Quality Management System
• Expert knowledge of quality engineering principles, best practices, and disciplines
• Ability to evaluate the root cause of problems with fishbone diagrams, 5Y, and others
• Working knowledge of statistical process control and how to apply the X-bar, P, and R charts, histograms, etc.
• Ability to make oral, electronic, and written communication presentations to technical groups
• Ability to understand and be able to participate in technical reviews such as design reviews, test reviews, production readiness reviews, and others
• Ability to evaluate written quality or inspection procedures and production activities for adequacy via periodic audits and inspections
• Knowledge and experience in conducting quality process audits (both planned and unplanned)  using objective evidence and communicating audit results
• Identify inadequacies and request corrective action for manufacturing group
• Read and interpret technical requirements such as engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing. Relevant certification is preferred