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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Quality Engineer - Electronics in Simsbury, Connecticut
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.
Job Description
EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineer with experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements. The candidate will be responsible to:
Facilitate system and process improvements, supplier development and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures.
Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations
Actively participate in IPTs, FMEAs, new product development, and product failure investigations
Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits.
Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements
Develop, modify, coordinate and document the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems
Maintain product First Article status in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements
Develop Inspection Plans for suppliers and internal manufacturing
Issue and facilitate internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA)
Provide advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations
Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process and design changes and enhancements
Work closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness
Facilitate customer and/or government source inspection
Verify customer requirements from RFP through creation of End Item Data Packages
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have:
Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and strong problem-solving skills
Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems.
Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
Fundamental knowledge of root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis
In-depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems
Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point. Familiar with and able to work in MS Project
Preferred skills:
The successful candidate will preferably have:
BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with emphasis in electro/mechanical engineering and experience in quality engineering.
IPC & J-STD Specification knowledge
Electronics manufacturing experience (PCBAs, cables, electronic assemblies, etc.)
Electronics testing experience (Oscilloscopes, Meters, Power Supplies, etc.)
Six Sigma Black or Green Belt
ASQ CQE/CQM Certification
Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems
Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.
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Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense.
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