QUALITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Leads all aspects of the company's quality auditing and quality compliance systems to ensure continued certification to ISO 9001/AS9100, and customer required standards. Contributes to development of Quality Department strategy, policies, processes, and standards. This scope also includes flow downs to the supply base as applicable. Monitors and analyzes quality performance to identify gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Manages all aspects of the internal audit program including scheduling, planning, reporting, and evaluation of effectiveness.
• Facilitates the 8D (structured problem solving) program, this includes issuing 8D investigations, retaining documentation related to the 8D program, and reporting 8D activity to the senior leadership team.
• Facilitates quarterly management reviews; gather required information, prepare presentation and lead meeting.
• Review quality manual and quality objectives for continued suitability.
• Assist process owners in identifying opportunities for significant quality initiatives and AS9100 compliance.
• Represent Quality during external (customer) audits as needed. This can include customer compliance areas that are outside of pure quality content (i.e. weld audits).
• Encourage continuous process improvement through a positive and diplomatic approach.
• Develop and publish monthly Quality Newsletters to promote awareness of Quality concepts and AS9100 requirements.
• Prepare responses to customer surveys as part of the business development process.

Required
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management and within departments
• Ability to multi-task with competing priorities
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word (Microsoft) skills
• Ability to interpret graphs, charts and data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Five (5+) years’ experience in a leadership or decision-making role related to AS9100 compliance and internal auditing within the manufacturing industry
• Ability to interpret basic technical drawings such as prints and engineering change orders
• Ability to review and develop QMS documents such as standard operating procedures, quality operating procedures, and policies for opportunities for improvement

Preferred
• AS9100 Lead Auditor Certification (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science in Business or other related field preferred