Pursuit Aerospace · 20 hours ago
Quality Engineer I
Manchester, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expWhitcraft Group is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and customer service. As a Quality Engineer I, you will lead quality initiatives, ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and drive process improvements across aerospace manufacturing operations.
AerospaceManufacturingLogisticsMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system. (AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP)
Participate in contract review process to ensure customer requirements can be met and are effectively incorporated in QMS
Lead chemical processing special processes to ensure conformance to AS9100 and NADCAP requirements
Lead corrective action projects to ensure effective corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 5-Why and 8D
Participate in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen, LEAN, etc
Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to production of new products are in accordance with customer requirements
Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system and customer requirements
Conduct internal audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions
Work with customer auditors to facilitate audits, close out audit findings using proper corrective and preventative actions
Review and disposition nonconforming material reports
Prepare and submit customer approval documentation
Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc
Support site needs related to over-inspection, shipment write up, and other Quality dock area functions
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
3 years of quality experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering, Material Science or Metallurgy
Aerospace experience
Experience and training in quality systems including AS9100 and NADCAP
Strong proficiency in quality management systems, process validation, and customer specifications
Expertise in conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
Proficiency in CAD, QMS and ERP software
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide junior team members effectively
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and with customers
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
Pursuit Aerospace
Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine parts created using highly integrated and lean production systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CD&R LLP,Greenbriar Equity Group
2023-02-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Folsom
Chief Executive Officer
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