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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 1 month ago

Quality Engineer

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a company dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology for aerospace and defense. They are seeking a Quality Engineer who will support manufacturing processes, focusing on quality engineering, system improvements, and supplier development.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations

Determine root cause and implement corrective actions for customer complaints and product defects

Host external quality audits and participate in internal quality audits

Participates in new product development and product failure investigations

Maintain product First Article status in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements

Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements

Conduct customer and government source inspection

Develop IPs for suppliers and internal manufacturing

Verify customer requirements through creation of End Item Data Packages

Work to project timelines to support customer and business needs

Use statistical methods to improve product quality and reduce defects

Conduct GR&R and process capability studies

Interface with a variety of personnel in support of production including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor supervisors, program managers, product engineers and design engineers

Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems

Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)

Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations

Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements

Works closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness

Qualification

Six SigmaLean ManufacturingISO 9000/AS 9100Root Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeProblem-SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, or related experience

Preferred

Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem-solving skills

Interfacing with customers and suppliers concerning product quality

Interpreting customer specifications and then designing and implementing an effective quality program

ISO 9000/AS 9100 quality systems

Production floor experience, defect reduction, and process improvement

Experience in root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to lead project teams and customers through the analysis

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software

Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.

Founded in 1836