Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Aerospace

Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Oxnard, CA
Direct Hire
Salary: $93,000 to $156,000 annual salary

SUMMARY:

Responsible for developing and implementing assigned sections of the quality Assurance Program. Plans and directs activities concerned with the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and writes procedures to implement the Quality Assurance Program complex audits to determine compliance with the Quality Assurance Program.
• Develops and implements training programs for inspectors, and trains Manufacturing personnel on quality issues.
• Analyzes problems, takes corrective action to prevent recurrence, and evaluates its effectiveness. Communicates corrective action to customers as required.
• Review customer's Request for Proposal for Quality Assurance Requirements against the Quality Assurance Program and provide input for proposals.
• Prepares the more difficult quality plans to ensure that all customer contractual quality requirements are satisfied.
• Works with customer Q.A. Representatives to resolve complex problems, and provide assistance as required.
• Works with other departments on complex Quality Assurance issues.
• Performs special assignments as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Participates in Project Teams as required.
• Obtains necessary documentation for Project Teams as required - such as Engineering drawings, bills of Material, First Article Inspections, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from a four-year accredited college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable previous work experience in Quality Assurance is required, preferably at the Quality Engineer level. General knowledge of military and commercial Aerospace Quality Assurance Systems and Procedures.
• Specific experience with one or more of the following specifications; MIL-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-1520,
• MIL-STD-45662, Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 21.203, NASA Handbook 5300.1, IS09001, Boeing D1-9000 or QS 9000.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations or the predecessors (DAR and ASPR) Working knowledge of geometric (ANSI Y-14.5)