Quality Engineer

Quality EngineerAerovel/Flexrotor is searching for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Bingen, WA. In this role you will help to define and deploy the quality management system for the Flexrotor program during the ramp up phase, support operational quality management and uphold quality standards. You will also lead problem solving events and be responsible for collecting and analyzing data on quality defects, to ultimately define and deploy root cause and corrective action plans (RCCA), control plans, quality inspection plans and improvement processes.The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you'll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!How We Care for You:Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.Your Challenges:Quality Management System: 70%Definition and deployment of the processes to operate the quality management systemUphold the standard of Airbus Core Values by welcoming challenges with integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliabilityDemonstrate creativity, propose and implement innovations using lean methodologies, data analytic and mining techniques to ensure that top company objectives (TCOs) are metReview, develop, and analyze dashboards and visual management tools to identify deficiencies in the quality systemCompile and analyze statistical data for non-conformities, Key Performance Indicators and other quality department metrics to identify trends, problem areas and provide feedback to implement appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve the quality management systemMonitor digital platform for collection and archiving reports for FOD, housekeeping, tool inventories, lost tool and lost item reportsEvaluate Key Performance Indicators to identify problem areas and implement corrective action to ensure company performance objectives are met.Support Inspection personnel on Nonconformity Management (NCM) data analysis and quality implementation processes and issues that arise due to discrepanciesInteract with various collaborators to establish feedback monitoring, identify trends and highlight opportunities to improve the quality management systemPrepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting based on quality interactionsCreate, Review and update as directed company manuals, policies, procedures and forms to improve and streamline company processesImplement and monitor inspection plans and test processes to ensure that quality assurance standards are achievedParticipate in periodical meetings with quality department, supporting departments and design office personnelContinuous Improvement/Compliance: 30%Apply processes and metrics such as, but not limited to SQCDP, key performance indicators, practical problem solving (PPS), plan do check act (PDCA), root cause and corrective action and other quality department metrics to support continuous improvement of company policies, procedures, and processes ensuring that company objectives are on targetEvaluate the quality management system to share insights and trends that will enhance the system and customer experienceSuggest and implement changes in working conditions, and use of equipment to increase the efficiency, safety and quality of department and work crewAct as Quality interface to resolve system, product, and design defects received at AHIPrepare audit checklist and support internal audits of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory authorities and maintain external audit readinessEnsure the implementation of customer and Type Design Holder requirements in the Quality Management SystemMaintain working knowledge of quality standards (FAA, AS9100)Create CAD drawings to support corrective actionsAdditional Responsibilities:Other duties as assigned at management discretionYour Boarding Pass:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.8 years technical experience in related engineering field or direct quality experience.Experience as part of an operational team using and ideally building quality processes in a mature production environmentData Collection, Analysis and Report CreationCostpoint and TIPQA knowledgeMS SharePointMicrosoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VisioMS OutlookSmartsheetTableau10% Domestic and International travelUS Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)Preferred Education/Skills:Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Industrial or Quality EngineeringSix Sigma CertificationAS9100 AuditorASQ Quality Engineer CertificateValid FAA A & P LicenseProject Management ProfessionalTechnical knowledge of Airbus Products/Programs and Individual and/or Group FacilitationKnowledge of AS9100 Quality Requirements and SystemsKnowledge of FAA/EASA RequirementsAPQP training or knowledgePhysical Requirements:Onsite: 100% - Daily except when on travel.Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. dailyHearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. dailySpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. dailyEquipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. dailyCarrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. dailyLifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. dailyPushing/Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. infrequentlySitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. dailySquatting/Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving or in a/c storage compartments. InfrequentlyStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices and for long periods during trade shows. dailyTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice. dailyClimbing: able to climb stairs dailyWalking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. dailyPersonal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and