Quality Engineering Associate

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Term Life Insurance

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• FMLA
• EEO
• EPPA

SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineering Associate has a key role in the Fabrication Quality System at all AirCorps Aviation locations. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the position requires strong attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a commitment to upholding quality standards while supporting efficient production and fostering positive relationships with vendors and customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspection & Process Control

• Performing In Process Inspections, Receiving Inspections of goods and materials, First Article Inspections and Reports, and Final Inspections and Reports.
• Ability to follow Component Maintenance Manuals operations and procedures.
• Executing parts production process and setup, to include planning for availability of needed resources, and assisting in the development of production schedules.

Documentation & Records

• Creation and Control of Job Travelers.
• Completing and maintaining all required records and documentation.
• Assisting in production of SOPs and other beneficial process mapping.

Tool & Quality System Management

• Responsible for Tool Calibration Process.
• Executing Quality Assurance and Quality Systems while driving quality throughout the company.
• Proactively evaluates supplier capacity, internal production capacity, and lead-times based on customer demand and sales forecasts.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Leads and/or participates in the successful implementation of identified process improvements initiatives.
• Provides ideas and implementation of continuous quality improvement through monitoring and measuring existing processes and products.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction in company’s manufacturing, purchasing, and inventory management processes.
• Promotes Continuous Improvement Practices.

Customer, Vendor & Safety

• Engages with and provides exceptional customer service to vendors and customers.
• Addresses product, part, or components quality issues with suppliers and shipping companies, and takes corrective action to resolve issues.
• Works with suppliers and internal teams to determine appropriate tolerances and product quality levels, considering the effect on sales and profitability.
• Follows and complies with all safety and company work rules and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing policies.
• Maintains safe work habits and adheres to correct use of proper personal protective equipment.
• Maintains an awareness of safety-sensitive work and surroundings. Responsible for identifying potential and actual hazards and mitigate damage to persons and property.

Teamwork, Professionalism & Additional Duties

• Works efficiently and independently with minimal supervision within defined quality standards to ensure timely completion and compliance of projects.
• Identifies the most efficient way to safely complete scheduled assignments.
• Effectively and proficiently adapts to changing tasks and project requirements.
• Proficiently uses AirCorps Aviation’s software to communicate project needs with other team members, maintains relevant compliance data, and monitors task completions.
• Effectively and proficiently navigates AirCorps’ online and physical libraries to access part drawings, manuals, and other resources.
• Seeks out opportunities to build new skills and develop work quality.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be able to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Effectively and proficiently uses computer-based and online software and systems daily.
• Minimum 2 year Technical Degree.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds at a time.

COMPENSATION:

$19.50 – $26.00 per hour