Design West Technologies, Inc. ยท 21 hours ago
Senior Quality Engineer
Tustin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDesign West Technologies Inc. is a nontraditional defense contractor specializing in R&D and product development. The Senior Quality Engineer will establish and maintain quality management systems, provide design and manufacturing support, and ensure customer satisfaction through quality processes.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSecurity
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of departmental processes, document control, and goals with compliance to AS9100D. Focus on continuous improvement in quality performance of Operations and implement process improvements
Develop and maintain receiving in-process and outgoing inspection & documentation. Ensure manufacturing adherence to procedure
Review customer non-conformances and coordinate corrective and preventive actions. Complete customers return failure analysis within specified time period and lead corrective action activities
Oversee calibration and testing program
Manage DCMA quality control inspection process
Assist in managing departmental metrics, goals, and continuous improvement projects
Develop inspection methodologies using standard metrological practices
Perform internal, external and non-scheduled audits. Address non-conformities from previous internal and external audits
Assist engineering with the documenting and develop product inspection work instructions
Assist production and engineering with compliance to state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations
Review contracts and purchase orders for Quality Assurance provisions and ensure the project's Quality Assurance Plan operates within customer contract/purchase order requirements
Define, communicate and manage Project Quality Assurance activities through an approved and operating plan for Quality
Develop/perform required product and process testing, as required by quality plans, manufacturing specifications, and customer requirements. Design, build or arrange test equipment & fixtures for quality inspection & test
Perform supplier quality engineering
Drive improvements to supplier quality rejection rates
Lead partnering activities with suppliers to reinforce quality assurance
Quality liaison between suppliers and DWT. Evaluation of supplier QMS and frequent audits of their quality processes
Reporting on supplier quality status and evaluating prospective suppliers
Up to 25% travel
Qualification
Required
Experience working in an ISO 9001/AS9100 QMS environment
High proficiency with GD&T, use of metrology instruments, Measurement System Gage R&R, and root cause analysis required
Computer Skills (MS Office Suite) required
Training in foreign object damage awareness
Understanding of Mil Standards
Minimum 10 years of Quality Systems implementation and management
Minimum 10 years in an ISO9001/AS9100 or other regulated industry environment
Minimum 5 years' experience supporting ISO9001/AS9100 QMS audit preparation, direct participation, and processing audit results
Minimum 10 years in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
Previous work experience with military products and/or DOD is a plus
Experience with MS Office Suite (especially Excel), Database management, Accounting Software (MAS90, SAP or similar), ERP system
BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Business Administration preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
401(k)
Company
Design West Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1994, DWT is a nontraditional defense contractor with the expertise and technical capabilities to design new systems or develop and implement enhancements to existing products through comprehensive testing and analysis.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sean Wu
Chief Financial Officer
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