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GDKN · 5 hours ago

Aerospace Quality Engineer (DISCUS software) -209588

Everett, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$40/hr - $45/hr

2+ years exp

GDKN is seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer to support activities at customer sites. The role involves ensuring quality standards and scheduled expectations, conducting inspections, and providing technical leadership in quality processes.

Information ServicesInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews and conducts First Article Inspections (FAIs)

Provide onsite and remote support at Customer/Supplier sites

Assign, track, and manage First-Article Inspection assignments of the KBR team

Coordinate with customers to determine schedule, requirements, and specific needs for projects and inspections

Ability to use AS9102 FAI generating software

Provide estimates, quotes, and feedback to customers during the proposal process

Conducts tests, inspections, audits, and validations to ensure process compliance with contract and customer requirements and specifications for design, engineering, products, equipment, maintenance, and services

Conducts source inspections, evaluations and/or surveillance of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors

Knowledge and ability to use inspection tools, measuring and test equipment

Conducts sampling inspections in accordance with approved plans and procedures

Supports and actively participates in root-cause-analysis

Conducts follow-up audits to review the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions

Collects and uses statistical data for the monitoring and evaluation of trends

Maintain and update QMS documents and quality contents as needed

Provides training and tutoring to other engineering personnel, suppliers, and contract personnel in First-Article Inspection, Six Sigma techniques, Manufacturing Process Control, variation reduction, etc

Provide technical leadership to coordinate implementation of advanced quality processes including statistically based variation reduction, control planning, mistake proofing, and Manufacturing Process Control Prepare and present metrics associated with quality trends and related improvements within the customer base

Prepare progress reports, program reviews as needed, to assure the highest quality and cost effectiveness

Provides activity and status reports to management

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

DISCUS softwareAS9102 FAI softwareFirst Article InspectionsSix SigmaManufacturing Process ControlRCCAFMEAsControl PlansProcess MappingAnalytical abilityRisk assessmentCommunication skillsTeam leadershipSelf-starter

Required

U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement

Experience with DISCUS software

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, materials, supply chain, management, business or technical discipline or equivalent experience

2 years of experience in manufacturing/assembly operations, quality, engineering (design or manufacturing), and materials/procurement; preferably in aerospace electronics; these areas may be replaced by related military experience

Demonstrated self-starter & the ability to perform with minimal supervision

Experience in leading teams focused on problem solving and improvements

Good communication skills both written and oral with the ability to provide a clear vision of the strategy and processes for key stakeholders

High level of analytical ability to identify and evaluate appropriate courses of action for definition and resolution of complex problems

Ability to assess and analyze risk on a day-to-day basis

Ability to use AS9102 FAI generating software

Reviews and conducts First Article Inspections (FAIs)