Quality Engineering Techs

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise, and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer (QE). The QE responsible for interpreting Customer contract requirements, engineering drawings & data sets, specifications, and other technical information to ensure compliance and proper implementation in the Sonaca North America Quality Management System (QMS). The role of the QE spans the entire scope of the QMS, from contact/proposal review through final delivery and documentation of quality acceptance.
In all actions, the QE will support Sonaca North America’s Strategy, Quality Policy, and Values by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction, quality products and services, and employee development.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the QE will vary depending upon the assignment within a particular operation and manufacturing location at Sonaca North America. Identify and communicate Customer contractual requirements
Provide interface to the Customer for quality related activities
Host and provide support for customer or industry quality audit or certification activities
Create Quality Assurance Program Plans, as applicable
Update and maintain procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with Customer requirements
Conduct process and product audits in support of quality compliance
Create inspection plans, and methods for the manufacturing operations, including inspection equipment and tools necessary to provide efficient inspection processes. This would include the creation of First Article Inspection (FAI) plans, as required.
Assist and train personnel in procedures and processes establishing and documenting inspection criteria and process improvements including process auditing
Participate in and lead team based corrective action and continuous improvement efforts related to continuous quality improvement
Utilize qualitative and statistical methods and tools to collect, summarize, analyze, interpret and communicate process capability and performance. Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and departments on-site.
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with major course work in engineering, quality, or science preferred along with 5+ years Quality Engineering experience in the aerospace industry. Inspection of detail parts, tooling and assemblies required. Aerospace inspection experience and knowledge of computer aided design systems and digital product definition or model based definition objects is preferred.
Experience working with CATIA.
Quality Control Plan Development
First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102
Net-Inspect Application
Experience in performing root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use enterprise applications (e.g., material resource planning, product lifecycle management) and a variety of special software applications on a daily basis.
Certification to the Body of Knowledge for ASQ Quality Engineering preferred.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
Tuition assistance
This document does not create an employment contract. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance accessing the on-line application system. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.
Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer
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