Manufacturing quality engineering

Quality EngineerQuality Engineer ensures products meet company standards and specifications, performing all the required inspections on products to assure compliance with the Quality Management System, Specifications and Customer requirements for Industrial and Military/Aerospace products.Essential FunctionsEnsure product conformity across all the Value Streams in the Manchester and Columbia facilities.Facilitate investigations of customer complaints or returns (validate, document root cause analysis, follow-up, confirmation of improvement etc.)Manage RCCA activity with internal and external (supplier) representatives, applying all Lean/QC Tools (Kaizen, 5-Why, 8D etc.) Lead effort to leverage new technology and improve product quality, QA productivity, and reduce dependency on manual layout of parts.New product planning & execution, Contract review, tracking and validation. As needed support FAIR, PPAP, and PFMEA activities.Work together with relevant teams and departments to improve product quality and reduce scrap.Prepare reports on QMS performance and related to the product quality management processStandardize and update the Company's quality standards, processes and Work instructions as needed.Conduct inspection activity and train other inspectors as needed to support the businessDevelop and implement quality standards/ practices for inspection, testing, and product/ process evaluation.Participate in contract review of customer purchase orders and ensure compliance with QMS and customer requirements.Support QMS maintenance (AS9100, AS9101, AS9102, AS9103, AS13100, AS9145, FAA, EASA, NADCAP, etc.)Support the Quality Inspection function to ensure products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management systemQualificationsBachelor's Degree in relevant fields, such as engineering or manufacturing.3 to 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, control or operations, including team leadership experienceExperience with Quality standards including AS9145, AS9100D, AS9101/2/3, ISO9001:2015 or equivalent from other industriesExperience in Continuous Improvement (CI) Tools (commonly evidenced by "belts" or similar Lean/ RCCA certifications).Visa sponsorship is not available for this positionThis position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.Citizen, U.Permanent Resident (i.e. '