Quality Engineer

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer. This position is onsite at our San Diego-North location. Facility located at 7919 St Andrews Ave, San Diego, CA 92154.
Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego-North office and reports to our Quality Manager.
Position Summary:
Focus on addressing upfront flow PDOs technical review and approvals. Responsibilities to focus on reviewing Manufacturing Plans and Specifications to determine product quality requirements and generate quality plans (FAI Layouts, IPD sheets and AS9102 Forms) to ensure compliance and timely delivery to support sales. Lead MRB process and develop quality continuous improvement activities, developing corrective actions and resolution for non-conforming material issues. Generate the appropriate documentation, records, and reports. Support quality assurance, engineering, and operations as needed. Quality experience in a composite manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
Essential Function:

• Liaison between Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Customers relative to addressing issues and concerns with customer specifications, customer quality requirements, and concessions.
• Perform purchase order contract review and ensure flow down of requirements.
• Review and approve manufacturing planning (UFF PDO's) to ensure all quality requirements are met and properly flowed down.
• Oversee PPI MRB process to provide weekly resolution of non-conformances. Lead root cause and corrective action activity.
• Demonstrated analytical approach to data driven problem solving and metrics. Assist in implementation of quality improvement programs. Ability to manage CAPA process and lead RCCA teams and activities
• Update and maintain QMS procedures, support related AS9100, NADCAP and Customer audits and surveys.
• Monitor manufacturing processes through periodic Internal Audits and evaluations to ensure processes are followed and improved to prevent product and process nonconformities. Knowledge of tooling control, M&TE and configuration control and change management is required.
• Prior experience in AS9100 aerospace manufacturing environment required, NADCAP Composites and NDT-UT experience a plus.
• Proficient with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and inspection techniques and dimensional inspection experience is required.

Non-Essential Functions:
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace, aircraft, or defense manufacturing
• Boeing experience is a HUGE plus
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies in a fast-paced aerospace production environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of company personnel, suppliers and customers. Spanish speaking a plus.
• MS Office computer skills required and familiarity with SAP a plus.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of management and employees.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Perks and Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stocks Option Program
• 9/80 work schedule
• 8- paid Holidays
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement

Compensation:
The total compensation range for this position falls within $80,000 and $100,000. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.
Why should you want to work with us?
At Rock West Composites, we care about our employees! We offer exceptional benefits to our full-time team members, including 100% employer-paid Medical & Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401K match. Plus, you'll thrive in our fun and friendly working environment!
Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Due to nature of defense contracts, US Citizenship is a requirement. As part of our Drug and Alcohol Policy, upon acceptance of any offer of employment, employment will be conditional of passing a required drug test and employee will become part of the random drug testing.
Accessibility:
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 858-537-6260