This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment. This position will primarily support one Value Stream. The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.

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.

• Determine root cause and implement corrective actions for customer complaints and product defects.

• Host external quality audits and participate in internal quality audits.

• Participates in new product development and product failure investigations.

• Maintain product First Article status in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements.

• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.

• Conduct customer and government source inspection

• Develop IPs for suppliers and internal manufacturing

• Verify customer requirements through creation of End Item Data Packages

• Work to project timelines to support customer and business needs

• Use statistical methods to improve product quality and reduce defects.

• Conduct GR&R and process capability studies.

• Interface with a variety of personnel in support of production including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor supervisors, program managers, product engineers and design engineers.

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

• 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.

  Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline, or related experience. Additionally, it is desired that the candidate has experience in the following areas:

• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem-solving skills.

• Interfacing with customers and suppliers concerning product quality.

• Interpreting customer specifications and then designing and implementing an effective quality program.

• ISO 9000/AS 9100 quality systems.

• Production floor experience, defect reduction, and process improvement.

• Experience in root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to lead project teams and customers through the analysis.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

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We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

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