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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 17 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Moorpark, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their innovative team. The role involves providing organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements, leading quality functions, and implementing effective countermeasures in a manufacturing environment.

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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

Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits

Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements

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

Issue formal supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and work with them to resolve problems

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

Track action plans from supplier audits and assessments and monitor their activity for completion and correctness on a daily basis

Leads quality in production activities: Factory materials, process, assemblies, products, and field failures (RMA)

Qualification

Quality EngineeringISO 9001/AS 9100Statistical Process ControlGD&TSupplier Quality AssuranceLean ManufacturingMS WindowsAnalytical SkillsContinuous ImprovementSix Sigma CertificationCustomer InteractionProblem Solving Skills

Required

BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with emphasis in electro/mechanical engineering

Experience in quality engineering

Experience with high precision machined parts and assembly operations

Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems

Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Supplier Quality Assurance experience

Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems

Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point

Familiar with and able to work in MS Project

Must be willing to travel up to 10%

Preferred

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt

ASQ CQE/CQM Certification

Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems

Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers

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