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AeroVironment · 2 days ago

Quality Engineer

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary

Perform training on BMS procedures with workforce, as required. Provides internal auditing support

Responsible for driving corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner

Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities

Provide guidance and assistance in quality enhancement strategies and the interpretation of workmanship criteria

Perform process capabilities analysis on key characteristics; implementing Inspection and Quality Plans

Conduct internal audit activities including but not limited to quality management systems, purchasing, contract review process, and manufacturing

Drive trend improvements on the internal & external quality in support of strategic business objectives

Build stable, productive internal/external working relationships using effective interpersonal skills. Effectively articulate concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff

Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Ensure product acceptance criteria reflect the customer's definition of fitness for use

Correspond, as required, with customer representatives to ensure a thorough understanding of their needs and expectations

Participate in the review of engineering specifications to ensure the inclusion of adequate quality and reliability requirements

Work to reduce defects in various processes through data analysis and team problem-solving

Review customer contracts and purchase orders to identify requirements and flow down new customer requirements to all functions

Review New Product Integration (NPI) customer specifications to flow down new requirements to all functions and ensure in establishing compliance to customer requirements

Perform PPAP's (production part approval process)

Act as liaison for the development & LRIP areas on matters related to NPI process & first article inspection

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

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DMAICFMEAPPAPStatistical Process ControlGage R&R StudiesLean ManufacturingISO 9001ISO auditsCost-Effective ApproachDimensional InspectionASME Y14.5GD&TMechanical InspectionData AnalysisSix SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionsPreventive ActionsDPPM ReductionOTD Improvements

Required

Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Minimum of 5 - 8 years of related experience

Experience and a strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R Studies and lean manufacturing methodologies

Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100, AS9102 standards and audits

Ability to communicate with customer and suppliers to resolve processes gaps and the ability to apply specified requirements in a cost-effective approach

Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products – a full understanding of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T). Expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills

Ability to collect, compile and analyze data (using the appropriate six sigma methods and techniques); to determine both the actual root causes of identified problems and required corrective (preventive) actions to prevent recurrence

Able to affect internal and external DPPM (scrap and rework) reduction and OTD improvements both internally and at our suppliers