Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

Develop quality plans for new product introduction that include general and by part number PO flow downs, FAIs, Source Inspections, supplier production sample inspections, incoming inspection plans, etc.
Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drives supplier continuous improvement processes
Work with suppliers to ensure that they understand contract compliance, engineering documentation, FAI process, nonconformance process, RCCA process, workmanship standards, etc.
Develop suppliers to assure successful achievement of DRS-PTI supplier quality metrics.
Lead on-site audits, evaluate prototypes, and review and approve supplier corrective actions
Review and Approve supplier first article inspections
Conduct source inspections at designated suppliers as appropriate
Certify supplier processes for critical parts by ensuring adequate process control plans, inspection plans and Process of Record baselines
Act as customer and management interface in resolving and managing customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on supplier process and product quality issues
Develop and deploy SPC initiatives
Provide support to incoming inspection and quality technicians

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of appropriate industry experience
Proficient technical expertise and knowledge including precision machining of components and fabrications for large complex assemblies and rotating machinery
Proficient with ISO Standards, 6 Sigma tools, Statistics
Ability to read blue prints and understand industry and military specifications
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, writing and computer skills
Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action