Sr Specialist, Quality Engineering

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Job Title: Sr Specialist Quality Engineer Job Code: 42754 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 schedule (Off every other Friday) Job Description: The Operations Quality Engineer supports the Operations and Quality teams to ensure that quality objectives are met while striving for on-time delivery and cost management. This position is integrated into manufacturing and test operations to collaborate in a cross-functional environment to address issues and prevent recurrences of issues. Essential Functions: Identifies opportunities and leads Zero Defect projects to reduce Cost of Poor Quality. Collaborates with inspection and manufacturing to evaluate specific product conditions for compliance where determination of requirements is difficult or unclear. Leads continuous improvement efforts and participates in improvement projects lead by others using trend analysis and RCCA tools. Develop and maintain control plans within areas of responsibility. Validates first article inspection execution and documentation within areas of responsibility. Provides internal communication regarding acceptance testing issues. Interfaces with test, manufacturing, engineering, and customers as needed. Mentors engineers within the Quality organization. Completes risk assessments and validation plans for planned changes. Supports off-shift and weekend coverage as needed. Be able to move & lift 30 lbs. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Qualifications: Understanding and practical application of quality tools including RCCA, control charts, control plans, and PFMEAs. Experience with establishing and reviewing Quality requirements. Working knowledge and understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems. Strong computer skills, including proficient use of MS Office Suite. Good communication skills and the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results. Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads. Experience with electronics such as circuit card assemblies, cable harnesses, metal fabrication, or system integration. 4 years of experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment. Six sigma green belt certification. #LI-PD2