Textron Aviation · 6 hours ago
Quality Assurance Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTextron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. The Quality Assurance Engineer will provide expertise in support of quality improvements in products and processes and guide regulatory and oversight environments, supporting various production and functional areas.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Develop and revise Quality systems and procedures as directed by management to ensure documentation is compliant to current practices
Conduct Government and FAA requested audits and investigations and report on corrective action steps taken to prevent recurrences when necessary
Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects. As needed, coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved
Conduct process or product based audits in production or functional areas or within the supply base (external suppliers)
Qualification
Required
Engineering or related STEM degree required
In lieu of degree, Aviation, Business, or related technical degree and 5 years of Quality aviation experience required OR related aviation technology associates degree or A&P license, and 5 years of Quality aviation experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter and understands the need for working with a sense of urgency
Able to work with and lead teams
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Experience with conducting internal or external audits
Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 Standards
Familiar with NADCAP and Special Processing
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Familiarity with the use of tools such as PFMEA, 6 Sigma, Lean Principles, and statistical techniques
Preferred
ASQ Quality Certifications, preferred
Project management experience, preferred
Benefits
Competitive and extensive total rewards package
Pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members
$5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years
Company
Textron Aviation
Textron Aviation make finding an aircraft simple.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.33MKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2023-06-16Grant· $3.33M
Leadership Team
Ron Draper
President and CEO
Chad Archer
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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