Quality Engineer

Orion Industries is a world class aerospace manufacturing company and a leading model for social enterprise, strengthening our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important. Revealing the potential in every person, and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the planning, estimating and procurement departments with the product realization process to include identification of risk assessment, configuration management and key characteristics
• Verify and approve Orion generated drawings and mylars using customer supplied digital data
• Perform First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102 standard as required
• Assist the Quality Manager in designing standards, procedures and work instructions that meet regulatory and customer driven requirements
• Apply disposition of nonconforming material; using industry experience, provide solution driven approach to prevent reoccurrence of non-conformances
• Monitor internal audits, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans
• Ensure that procedures and work instructions are followed and Quality Management system is adhered to
• Train, mentor and assist less experienced inspection staff in skills, abilities and knowledge related to quality requirements
• Establish priorities, assign tasks, monitor activities and evaluate performance of staff
• Investigates and coordinates resolution to customer rejections and complaints
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, and/or training or a combination of education and experience
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS 9100, FAA regulations, part inspections and conformities, the proper use of inspection equipment, corrective/preventative actions, root cause analysis, internal auditing, and vendor quality surveillance preferred

Other Requirements:

• Supplier development and customer quality support experience
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent internal/external customer service skills
• Time management - ability to complete tasks/projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment
• Required to work as an interface with high profile and demanding customers regarding quality of parts

Other Duties:

This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Wage Range:

$90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience

The pay range for this role considers several factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, education, and other business needs.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Frequent use of computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral com
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 25 pounds
• Consistent exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses
• Consistent exposure to excess noise levels, occasionally necessitating the use of Hearing Protection

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Other amazing optional benefits

ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulation) - US Person Status:

Due to Orion Industries' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

Orion Industries is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required, including for the presence of marijuana and cannabis metabolites, due to the safety-sensitive nature of our business. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Salary Description


$90,000 - $110,000, DOE