Sr. Quality Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are understood and followed to maintain Quality System Approvals

• Support customer and 3rd party audits as required to meet and maintain approvals

• Develops quality control systems (where applicable), to ensure consistency and reliability including Control Plans and associated quality documentation
• Document and report on quality assurance findings, including KPI’s (collecting and analyze supporting data)
• Analyze production data to identify trends and potential areas of improvement
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures, working in tandem with Engineering and Operations personnel
• Drive and support robust RCCA process, utilizing the appropriate tools (5 Why’s, Fishbone Diagram, 8D etc.) to prevent re-occurrences within the daily Quality Clinic, including customer returns and including the Material Review Board (MRB) as necessary
• Utilize statistical software (Prolink) to establish, analyze and address quality process control data
• Attend customer training and/or customer certification programs as required
• Manage all aspects of Quality Planning related to New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure on time deliverable
• Performs related duties or responsibilities as assigned, not specifically mentioned
• Supplier Quality Support as needed

Skills/Competencies

• Understand complex drawings and process documents, including flow down requirements
• Experience with Advanced Quality Planning Process (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including corresponding documentation (i.e. PFMEA, MSA etc.)
• Must be capable of articulating interface with the customer, as required
• Thorough knowledge of quality principles, materials & processes, including assembly & test experience
• Strong preference for CQE (ASQ) and CQA (ASQ)
• QA field as applicable to methods & procedures related to military & commercial standards
• Knowledge of GD&T

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical requirements of this position are listed below.   This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing, and typing
• Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds
• Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles
• Frequent exposure to moderate to heavy noise
• The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                                

Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering or equivalent

Experience Required:  5 years’ experience in relevant field