Quality Engineer

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Quality Engineer to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer monitors the performance of customer and internal KPIs. The Quality Engineer champions improvements using analysis, and implements corrections and improvements using quality tools such as Process Mapping, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizens, A3s, fishbones, root cause analysis, etc. The Quality Engineer will develop inspection plans to assist the inspection department. The Quality Engineer will interface with program customers and program management.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Is an integral contributor to quality of design and craftsmanship during development phases.
• Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
• Monitors and analyzes customer satisfaction KPIs.
• Monitors and analyzes internal data such as nonconformance and corrective actions.
• Interfaces with the customer on program quality issues.
• Improves and problem solves using quality tools such as Process mapping, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizens, A3s, fishbones, root cause analysis etc.
• Creates quality improvement plans.
• Creates inspection plans.
• Reviews and approves engineering documents.
• Reviews and approves purchasing and planning documents.
• Assist with audits.
• Participates in MRB and CCB.
• Submits nonconformance documents to customers.
• Assists with audits to company guidelines.
• Identifies and understands customer requirements.
• Assists with supplier problems, provides problem solving and resolutions.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Programming, Computer Science or related field

Experience: