Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Company Overview

Come and work with us the “TT Way” which means we do the right thing, bring out the best in each other, achieve more together, champion expertise and get the job done…well! With approximately 5000 colleagues we operate from 28 locations around the world. Building the expertise of our people is critical to the future success of our organization.

 

TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defense markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities. As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to “give something back” by supporting the local communities in which we operate.

 

TT Electronics’ Olathe, Kansas facility, is an industry-leading designer and manufacturer of custom magnetic products and assemblies. The Olathe-based site has 65 years’ experience in the design and development of unique harsh-environment solutions for mission-critical applications.

 

Our dedicated teams are driven by collaboration and innovation to deliver engineering-led products supporting key applications including power conversion, actuation and control systems where our solutions support a broad range of globally recognized major aerospace and defense platforms across air, land and sea.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Job Summary

 

To support the Quality Assurance Manufacturing team with technical expertise and a dedication to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.  

Also, this position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines as a U.S. Citizen, U.S Permanent Resident (i.e "Green ard Holder"), Policitcal Asylee, or Refugee.

 

The right candidate will:

• Come to work every day wanting to provide our customers with the highest quality products.
• Be technically driven while also enjoying interaction with the manufacturing floor.
• Always looks for areas of improvement, leading with a lean mindset.
• Lives by quality acronyms such as SPC, ISO, FOD, QMS, NADCAP, AS9100, FAI, etc.

Essential Functions

• Lead CIT for IPC standard training (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001)
• Maintain training schedules for IPC standards.
• Perform duties as lead DQR for all customers
• Leads in the creation and completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR’s) and first article inspection paperwork.
• Lead and coordinate on-site customer source inspections.
• Updates Quality Procedures and documents.
• Participate and/or contribute to site Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Complete customer Quality surveys.
• Provides Quality KPIs, metrics and reports as needed to leadership team.
• Trains production operators on workmanship standards. Measure, review, and provide feedback on production processes.
• Perform sales order reviews to ensure customer flow down requirements can be met and generate Quality Control Instructions (QCI’s).
• Demonstrated conceptual thinking and analytical expertise.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people is required.
• Experience communicating with all levels of the organization (Senior Management, team members, supervisors, etc)
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with associated military and aerospace specifications a plus.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail is required.
• Commitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere is required.
• Meets vision requirements specified by quality management system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Experience & Education

• Bachelors’ degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or related Engineering field is required.
• Five years of related work experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Experience training others to IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001) required
• In depth knowledge of working requirements for quality standards (ISO 9000: AS9100) preferred
• Experience working with a Tier 1/Prime contractor preferred.
• Experience working in the Aerospace and Defense industry preferr