Quality Engineer

Overview Develop, direct and accomplish QA programs that require the application of advanced QA techniques and methods. Responsibilities Reviews Planning Work Instructions prior to release to manufacturing, ensuring Quality Assurance operations are properly incorporated and drawing requirements are adequately addressed. Directs and supports the processing of product discrepancies through the Honda Aircraft Quality System, ensuring timely resolution and compliance with established procedures. Reviews and approves all discrepancy dispositions for adequacy and effectiveness in correcting discrepant conditions. Collects, maintains, and analyses discrepancy and rejection data to identify trends, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement. Develops, implements, and oversees Quality Assurance programs for new products and processes, defining required inspection techniques, resources, and facility needs. Leads and directs Quality Assurance personnel, including inspectors and data analysts, in the performance of assigned responsibilities. Analyses inspection methods, tools, and facilities to determine requirements for maintaining effective quality control. Organizes, plans, and drives the development, administration, and improvement of Quality Assurance functions in support of reliability and compliance programs. Interfaces with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain personnel to resolve issues affecting product quality and conformity. Ensures compliance with internal procedures, regulatory standards, and Quality System requirements related to discrepancy management, inspection, and product assurance. Leads and/or supports internal audits of the Honda Aircraft Quality System, reporting observation(s), finding(s), and driving corrective action. Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related field of study preferred 2 years’ minimum of aircraft related Quality Engineering experience or other related field Experience working corrective actions for quality system requirements Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Experience with SAP and Teamcenter applications strongly preferred Experience in development and oversight of an FAA Part 21 approved Quality System preferred Knowledge, Skills and Ability Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Strong analytical skills are required. Must be effective in working in an environment that requires the ability to: multi-task, adapt to frequently changing priorities, and to produce quality and timely deliverables within a setting where there are limited established procedures and protocol ambiguity may exist. Experience, knowledge, or interest in Aerospace, new aircraft development, certification and/or manufacturing is preferred. Experience in development and oversight of an FAA Part 21 approved Quality System preferred Ability to act independently with minimum level of supervision. Physical Requirements Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors. Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.). Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions. Effectively communicate in Business English language. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties. Pull, push, carry, lift or move materials/people/items/equipment weighing up to 50lbs or more during the work shift, with the use of Company provided “reach assistance technology” or “movement assist technology” (fork-lifts, pallet jacks, pulleys, dolly’s, robotics reach equipment, people movers etc.), as required by job duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr