Quality Engineer

Position Summary:

Safran Aerospace Composites is dedicated to the production of 3D woven composite parts, made using the RTM (resin transfer molding) process. The first application of this technology is the production of fan blades and fan case for the LEAP engine developed by CFM International, and designed to power the next generation of single-aisle aircraft. This technology brings less noise and less fuel for aircraft engines which contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. We do this with energy, passion, and curiosity, and we're backed by our rich heritage and culture of innovation. We're looking for exceptional talent to join our Quality Department; a dedicated and honest-minded professional who likes to provide practical solutions. Our Quality department focuses on auditing, calibrating, datamining, and problem solving of process and products. As the Quality Engineer, you will interact regularly with suppliers, manufacturing teams, engineering teams, and customers to establish, document, evaluate, and disposition product and process performance in accordance with AS9100, internal, and customer requirements. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager, is open immediately, and offers a highly competitive salary!

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

1. Determine product and process data to be collected; collect and use appropriate statistical tools to analyze data and recommend process improvements.
2. Develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures for inspection, testing, and evaluating products.
3. Responsible for the management of non-conformities for a designated product line, and responsible for actively working to reduce these non-conformities.
4. *Prepare process and product qualification and compliance documentation for customer approval in accordance with internal and customer requirements.
5. *Maintain assigned products and processes in compliance with all established internal and customer requirements.
6. *Lead and participate in FMEA, DoE, MSA and 8D activities.
7. *Maintain assigned QMS systems (e.g. calibration, audits, document control, CAPA) for assigned products and processes.
8. Prepare and present reports internally and to the customer on process and product status and improvement activities.
9. Conduct appropriate Supplier, QMS, product, and process audits.
10. Participate in developing, deploying, and improving Safran Aerospace Composites' AS9100-compliant QMS.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in appropriate science, engineering, or engineering technology field or three 3+ years of manufacturing experience as a manufacturing engineer, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
2. Experience with lean manufacturing and/or 6 Sigma techniques.
3. Experience in leading FMEAs, DoEs, 8Ds, and analyzing results.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI and Visio.
5. Proficiency in SPC methodologies and statistical analysis software, e.g. Minitab, JMP.
6. Extensive experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 implementation and auditing.
7. Working knowledge of MSA techniques.
8. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

1. Lighting and temperature are adequate.
2. Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
3. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts

Candidates for positions with Safran Aerospace Composites must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected characteristics under applicable state or federal laws.