Quality Assurance Engineer

MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc., located in Waco, Texas for more than 55 years, has successfully served commercial and military aviation markets with reliable cost-effective products and continues to be a leading global producer, designer and supplier of highly engineered aerospace components, systems and subsystems. We operate a unique business model in the aerospace industry with a simple, well-proven operating strategy, based on three value-drivers – generating profitable new business, productivity/cost improvements, and value-based pricing.

Our best-in-class products as well as the superior quality, availability, reliability and safety of our products, lead to long-term customer relationships and drive our customers to select us when new business opportunities arise.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Department: Quality Assurance

Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality requirements and standards for processes, materials, and manufacturing of products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate(s).

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

• Develops, applies, and maintains quality standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Develops quality inspection plans and quality metrics directly related to product quality and quality system (internal and external).
• Possesses the ability to work and interface effectively with Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Suppliers, Customers, and Government Representatives.
• Reviews documentation related to internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer.
• Leads the Material Review Board (MRB), which includes dispositioning non-conforming product, identifying proper containment, along with identification of root cause/corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Assists the department in the development and maintenance of the Company’s quality standards, process standards, and work instructions per AS9100.
• Performs internal and external assessments of processes and procedures to ensure compliance to specifications, engineering drawings, procedures, AS9100 Standard, customer quality requirements, and FAA regulations.
• Develops quality inspection plans (Quality Planning), working with the quality team for inspection and testing.
• Leads interdisciplinary teams in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Designs and develops sampling procedures for evaluating and documenting, quality and reliability data.
• Ability to support and/or lead teams to develop or drive improvements to existing supply chain.
• Establishes processes and procedures to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment/facilities.
• Possesses production operation knowledge and experience related to customer requirements, manufacturing, engineering and inspection.
• Understands the nature of non-destructive test methods (liquid penetrant, x-ray, mag particle, etc.).
• Possesses the knowledge and ability to audit and support Nadcap accreditation for
• special processing of material
• Performs other related duties as required and may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 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 the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Work Experience: Five (5) or more years aerospace applied experience and/or training in quality systems, ISO9001, AS9100 or FAA Parts 145 / 21 and DCMA experience.
• Or two year degree plus equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition, this position requires:

• Excellent PC skills utilizing ERP systems (MAPICS/ INFOR), Microsoft Office Suite
• Thorough understanding of AS9100 quality systems, FAA/EASA/CAAregulations, and Nadcap special processes.
• Experience with PPAP/FAIRs and NPI/APQP is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of configuration and data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with demonstrated presentation skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and commit to driving continuous improvement.
• Utilizes standard inspection and measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• SPC experience and skills (implementation and experience is a plus).
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques, and documentation.
• Proficient in root cause/corrective action analysis and auditing methodology.
• This position must meet “US Person” Export Control Requirements as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 - “US Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).” Or a successful foreign person candidate must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations.”

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 stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and move about the facility, sit, and talk or hear.
• The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required to pass visual acuity exam (with or without corrective lenses).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status