Global Quality Engineer
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Job Title: Global Quality Engineer
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Cheshire, CT
Company Description:
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.
Summary:
A Global Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring compliance to quality requirements flowed down by Hanwha’s customers as well as achieving and sustaining excellent product quality. The role is required to communicate and interact with employees from Hanwha Aerospace Korea and Hanwha Aerospace Vietnam.
Essential Functions: keep this area to only include the essential functions of the job, what duties will the person be performing 80% of the time. No need to get too nitty gritty.
Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are understood and followed as necessary to maintain Quality System Approvals
Lead / support internal and external audit activities (System, NADCAP, Customer, etc.) as required to meet requirements and maintain approvals
Be cognizant of Export Control requirements and controls, taking necessary steps to ensure export compliance at all times
Drive robust RCCA process with real time daily stand up Quality reviews, 8D/4D RCCA, Elephant chart non-conformance tracking and SPC data collection / actions
Drive / support process improvements with on-time reporting of Quality KPI’s - driving YOY improvements in quality performance
Manage all aspects of the Quality Planning / NPI / FAI process in line with the Quality NPI tracker to ensure on-time and completeness of Quality NPI requirements
Contract Review (Customer PO, requirements, and drawings specifications)
Ballooned drawings & associated documents
Gaging reviews & special gaging requirements / purchase
Gage R&R Studies
KpC's understood, SPC Plan developed
Create IMS & FAI Templates in line with customer requirements
Validate / correlate CMM Program to IMS
Secure special process approvals & NDT
Coordinate customer submittals & approvals (Ex: ESA, VSE, DVI, PPAP) – utilize customer web portals
Attend customer training / attain customer certification for self- release programs such as PWA DQR, GE DSQR
Utilize statistical software (Prolink) to establish, analyze and address quality process control data.
Lead regular SPC review sessions with engineering and develop /implement action plans to drive continuous and sustainable process improvements
Drive / support robust RCCA process to prevent re-occurrences and provide a positive effect on non-conforming inventory (MRB) as part of daily stand work
Active participant in the Company Continuous Improvement Program and Rapid Improvement Events (RIE’s)
Perform other related duties or responsibilities as required
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English and Korean at a functional level
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related field required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
2+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality engineering practices
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions
Must have strong attention to detail
Ability to travel domestically – 10% max
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift 35lbs
Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, , and or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
*Subject to change with or without notice*
- Location:
- Cheshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Quality Engineer, Quality, Engineering