Quality Engineer I

Summary

Develops quality standards through assessment and protocols for the quality management system and maintains charting performance targets and statutory and regulatory systems.  Determines and resolves quality-related problems in coordination with production supervisors.

About Crissair, Inc.

Since 1954, Crissair has manufactured high-quality precision components for nearly every airframe manufacturer and major subcontractor in the industry for both military and commercial aircraft. Crissair’s primary objective is designing, developing and manufacturing superior quality hydraulic, fuel and pneumatic system components of all complexity levels. Strict design specifications and rigorous quality criteria are the essential factors in Crissair’s success. Our deep knowledge and understanding of our markets and customers' industries allow us to adapt and deliver quality relevant products and services. This experience, together with our commitment to a customer-centric culture, is the reason why many of the world's largest companies turn to Crissair as a partner on everything from day-to-day operations to some of the most challenging Aerospace projects around the world.

Compensation and Benefits Offered

Actual base salary offered to the selected applicant will be based on their work location, qualifications, job related skills, relevant education, and training experience.

Base salary range Minimum $83,000 - Maximum $100,000 Depending on experience

Crissair offers the following benefits to regular full time employees:

• Dodgers Tickets Program – Access to company season tickets, available exclusively for employees throughout the season.
• Employee Appreciation Events – Quarterly experiences and lunches designed to recognize and celebrate employees, featuring unique offerings such as catered specialty meals and milestone celebration events.
• Highly Competitive Annual Bonus Program, with opportunities to significantly exceed target payouts based on company and individual performance
• Career Growth Opportunities within a stable and growing aerospace manufacturing organization
• Collaborative, Team-Oriented Culture where employee contributions are recognized and valued
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO and HMO options available)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty Pay
• Parental and Caregiver Leave Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal, family, and financial wellbeing
• Employee Appreciation & Recognition Programs, including birthdays, service awards, and special celebrations

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Other tasks and duties may be required as directed.

• Apply principles and techniques for developing, building, and organizing teams, and leading quality initiatives.
• Apply cost of quality concepts, including quality cost categories, data collection, reporting, etc. Evaluated cost of quality and interpret results.
• Perform failure analysis on return product resulting in corrective actions to preclude occurrence.
• Assist production teams in analyzing and problem-solving across the company.
• Define, apply, and analyze the results of customer relation measures such as quality ratings, customer returns, and complaints.
• Define, select, and apply qualification, certification, evaluation, ratings, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Define, apply, and analyze the results of customer satisfaction measures such as customer complaints, RMAs, etc.
• Identify and integrate the common elements such as design control, process control, quality costs, auditing, and procedures.
• Identify the content and applicability of ASQ and ISO quality standards.
• Identify, define, and classify quality characteristics, including seriousness classification of defects.
• Identify and apply the concepts and techniques of various types of quality audits such as product, process, system, registration, certification, management, and compliance.
• Perform internal audit, process audit and production audits as per pre-defined schedule.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Identify sources of design input such as customer needs, regulatory requirements, etc. Identify and apply common elements of the contract review process.
• Review of all customer contracts with respect to flow-down of customer requirements.
• Select, construct, apply, and interpret flowcharts, Pareto charts, and cause and effect diagrams.
• Select, apply, and interpret control charts, check sheets, scatter diagrams, and histograms.
• Support first run hardware actions including inspection plans and conformity
• Establish and maintain Net Inspect, SPC and Control Plans.
• Seek and document lean process improvement ideas for the department.
• Basic Inspection knowledge for investigation purposes.
• Collects data for use in posting production metrics and supplier performance.
• Monitor Supplier related defects and issue root cause and corrective actions to improve supplier performance.

Qualification Requirements

• Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial preferred)

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is highly desirable

• Knowledge of aerospace standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and FAA/EASA regulations

• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing quality in aerospace or a regulated industry

• Language Skills

• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.

• Capable of addressing inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.

• Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from managers, employees, and the public.

• Math Skills

• Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry, and trigonometry.

• Able to use fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions for practical applications.

• Reasoning Skills

• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, analysis, and draw valid conclusions.

• Must be capable to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, such as, mathematical, and/or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

• Computer/ Office Skills

• Microsoft Access

• Good Understanding of ERP systems

• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access

• Advanced Blueprint Reading

• Kaizen, PDSA, Continuous Improvement models

• CQA/CQE certification (preferred)

• Technical/Soft skills

• Proficiency in quality tools: Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and SPC

• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and supplier audits

• Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes

• Strong understanding of corrective and preventive action (CAPA) system

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset

• Ability to travel to supplier sites as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands

• Frequent activities: Sitting, typing, handling objects, talking/hearing, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 10lbs.

• Occasional activities: Standing, walking, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25lbs

• Rare activities: Climbing/balancing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50+lbs

• Vision Requirements

• Frequent: Close vision and computer monitor use

• Occasional: Color vision and ability to adjust focus

• Rare: Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception

• Work Environment

• Frequent exposure: Quiet noise

• Occasional exposure: Mechanical parts, fumes,  airborne particles, toxic chemicals, moderate-to-loud noise levels

• Rare exposure: High places, outdoor weather, electrical shock, vibration, very quiet noise and very loud noise

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Crissair, inc. Is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical and mental disability, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, gender and gender identity, or any other legally protected status. Please note, the company provides goods and services to the US government under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and must comply with the requirement that all employees be US citizens or Permanent US Residents with valid green cards. We comply with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers. We will not inquire about your criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any criminal history will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Crissair, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at (661) 367-3300.