1st Shift Quality Engineer

A large client of ours up in Lake Zurich is looking for a 1st Shift Quality Engineer. They will be working from 7AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday and annual salary is starting at 70K p/year and can go higher depending on experience. The ideal candidate would have 5 years of experience within the Aerospace and Manufacturing industry. A few must haves are:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Chair Project Management of new AS program launches for aerospace utilizing APQP through Contract Review to FAIR.
• Act as an interface for Quality for Aerospace customers and products. 
• Qualify, manage and control sub-contractors quality program to ensure conformity of purchased material, and services through annual supplier audits/visits.
• Assist quoting of new Aerospace programs with the interpretation of product requirements and identification of subcontractors to perform outside operations.
• Management and completion of Aerospace FAIR’s in Net Inspect and customer portals.
• Customer Liaison for Aerospace quality and customer satisfaction related issues.
• Provide cross-functional leadership of the Corrective Action process addressing product non-conformances and safety for aerospace customers.
• Designs and implements aerospace quality training programs to AS9100 and customer requirements to key personnel in conjunction with managers.
• Plays active role on quality management teams within organization.
• Development of relevant manufacturing process documentation such as Control Plans, PFMEA and Process Flows.
• Complete contract review of new AS customer orders with cross-functional team assuring that the customer needs and requirements can be met.
• Assist in the creation of print files and process routing for production.
• Responsible for Aerospace Self Release Designate(s) and Completion of FAIR’s.

REQUIREMENTS:

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to create effective written and verbal instructions
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)
• Advanced blueprint reading & understanding of GD&T
• Strong knowledge of quality practices
• Proper measuring techniques with a variety of gages
• Knowledge of ferrous and/or non-ferrous materials
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong project management skills utilizing APQP with a proven track record for new product introduction.

COURSEWORK OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering discipline preferred
• 5 years prior quality experience required in an aerospace component manufacturer
• Prior manufacturing experience in a machining job shop preferred
• Ability to meet color vision examination and near vision to 20/25 corrected
• Knowledge of FAA & DOD regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of AIAG tools (APQP, FMEA, control plan)
• ASQ certified quality engineer desired
• Understanding of AS9100, certification as internal auditor at a minimum preferred