Elbit Systems of America · 21 hours ago
Principal Quality Engineer
Talladega, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expElbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and system solutions focusing on defense and commercial applications. The Principal Quality Engineer will ensure compliance on major programs from product design through manufacturing, while planning and directing all quality-related activities to meet ISO-9001 / AS9100 standards.
ComputerCyber SecurityManufacturing
Responsibilities
Participate in Program Technical reviews and boards
Create first article inspection datasets for parts requiring first article inspection (FAI) within the product lifecycle management (PLM) system
Assess programs’ readiness against milestone reviews for programs throughout their acquisition lifecycle with respect to the Design and Planning Processes
Perform assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, plans, procedures and industry standards, and customer quality requirement flow downs. (i.e. AS9100, AS9145)
Participate in both Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA & PFMEA) to ensure that product and process risk are identified and mitigated to allow efficient and effective manufacturing within the constraints of customer and company requirements
Prepare basis of estimates (BOEs) requested by Program Management team for new programs with an estimate of quality support hours required
Preparing reports (i.e. notice of escape), corrective action statements, metrics and other documents in support of assigned product lines
Extensive knowledge of root cause (8-D) analysis and problem-solving techniques
Review and disposition of non-conforming material (NCM) as a member of the integrated product teams (IPT) and Material Review Board (MRB)
Reviewing proposals, contracts, specifications and other technical data to determine EAC staffing and quality requirements; implementing these requirements into processes
Notify Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance
Approve documents for activities as authorized and described by Elbit policies, procedures, standards and job descriptions
Provide technical assessment and approval for process and Engineering changes
Provide input into investigations involving process related failures
Collaborate with departments to ensure new product design verification and validation activities are executed efficiently and effectively
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred) and 8 years' related experience in Quality and/or Engineering at a systems level
Experience in Product Design Lifecycle from concept to production
Experienced in RCCA and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
Strong team player with experience creating integrated product teams (IPT)
Extensive knowledge of root cause (8-D) analysis and problem-solving techniques
Preferred
Proficient in Advanced Product Quality Planning (AS9145)
Familiar with Engineering Design Attributes
Experience with Key Characteristics Management
Experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Company
Elbit Systems of America
Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.
1001-5000 employees
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