Armtec Defense Technologies · 5 months ago
Program Quality Engineer
Coachella, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expArmtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group, specializing in aerospace and defense products. The Program Quality Engineer is responsible for leading quality functions on strategic production programs, managing daily production quality activities, and driving quality process improvements while collaborating with various teams and customers.
ManufacturingPublic SafetySecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify, define, and coordinate key quality efforts that are needed to support their assigned program
Mentor and develop direct reports in quality processes and production methods and requirements
Coordinate and negotiate changes in quality requirements with our customers
Regularly collect and communicate status of technical activities within the program team, and to executive leadership as needed
Lead failure analysis investigations and perform root cause analysis on product quality and process issues to help expedite return to operation activities and ensure prevention of future problems
Perform DMAIC studies, and design/execute DoE’s to identify driving factors that impact product characteristics and implement controls to improve process capability
Ensure our measurement systems are reliable and repeatable and always within calibration
Analyze production performance metrics and trends to identify key performance parameters and identify potential improvement and risk areas
Drive down scrap rates and improve product yields
Drive down product characteristic variability measures, improve process capabilities (Cpk/Ppk)
Create product inspection plans and procedures, and design data capture and analysis systems to ensure real-time visibility of product compliance to specifications
Review and audit production procedures to ensure adequacy
Collect, monitor and improve data on Cost of Poor Quality, and provide a strategic vision for driving improvements in assigned program
Read, interpret, and evaluate contractual quality requirements and ensure requirement visibility and compliance
Review lot shipment paperwork as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness
Interface with internal and external customers on technical issues
Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above
Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Manufacturing
Strong leadership and team facilitation skills
5+ years of quality experience in a production environment, including experience using and implementing statistical process controls
Demonstrated experience leading failure analyses and performing root cause analysis in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 requirements
In-depth knowledge of quality functional activities, in addition to lean methods of process flow control
Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, and ability to use statistical tools and techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills required
Must be dependable, responsible, and detail oriented and have the ability to deal with people effectively
Requires self-direction and ability/willingness to prioritize and take initiative
Must be authorized to work in the U.S
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government
Preferred
Prefer additional ASQ Certifications as a CQE, and/or Six Sigma Black Belt
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Insurance
Parent Leave Pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
401(k) matching
Tuition Assistance
Company
Armtec Defense Technologies
Armtec Defense Technologies is the producer of combustible ordnance and countermeasure products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase