Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist AAP Supplier Quality in GAC Savannah
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About Our Supplier Quality Group
The Supplier Quality team is committed to setting policies and procedures to achieve a high performing Quality Management System through best practices and innovative solutions. Responsible for the Aircraft Avionics, Electronics, and Power Plants supply base management to drive accountability, improvements, and quality assurance initiatives.
About the Role
The Specialist for this role will be a subject matter expert in this position. The person selected for this role be assisting and leading team members supporting our suppliers for aircraft avionics, electronics or power plants. Interaction will be with experienced Supplier Quality Engineers, suppliers, and our production team daily.
Additional Skills to Consider
- Demonstrated Project Management experience
- Ability to influence and persuade
- Professional communication skills with internal and external executives, suppliers, and peers
Preferred skills:
- Presentation skills - creation and presentation at a leadership level
- Communication & Leadership skills
- Experience in supplier management from selection through sunsetting of the product
- Experience in complex product management - e.g. Aircraft Avionics, Electronics, Power Plants
Location: Position is based at our headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. Not eligible for remote work.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, aviation sciences, quality systems or related field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 6 years quality assurance/control, manufacturing operations and/or military operations experience is required.. Aerospace industry experience preferred..
Position Purpose:
Performs Quality Assurance Engineering assignments that require independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Is required. to use judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications to any standard process. Is a mentor and trainer for all other Quality Assurance Engineers. Considered a subject matter expert in subjects of the QAE body of knowledge. Undertakes those projects that are considered complex that require independent execution within a defined set of skills or knowledge area without help or coaching from others.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Actively identifies and completes process improvement projects related to achieving improved quality or efficiency within their area of responsibility.
- Works with management on Strategic planning for the Quality Assurance Engineering organization.
- Interprets and executes company policies and procedures; develops new procedures as required.
- Familiar with leadership principles and techniques when developing and organizing teams.
- Maintains KPIs for the QAE processes to demonstrate process effectiveness and improved efficiency.
- Promotes, encourages and leads employees towards a continuous improvement culture.
- Reviews customer contracts on medium, moderately complex projects and responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definition.
- Serves as QA customer interface for various oversight activities.
- Proficient in the use and interpretation of GD&T, ASME Y14.5 .
- Performs quality planning activities including Quality Plans, QADs and Inspection Plans as required. by the assigned project(s).
- Performs design document reviews as appropriate for the assigned project(s).
- Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis etc.
- Participates in CDRL development, review and delivery to the customer as required. by the assigned project(s).
- Utilizes industry and GAC Quality Management System concepts, policies and procedures.
- Assists in gauging and calibration activities as necessary.
- Participates in MRB disposition activities.
- Proficient in the application of SPC techniques and tools such as MiniTab software.
- Communicates well, both written and verbal, with all the interfacing functions. Maintains good interpersonal skills and demonstrates leadership skills necessary for the position.
Additional Functions:
- Prepares team to meet future requirements through training and employee development activities. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Maintain an up to date knowledge in the areas of Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Design Controls, Risk Management, and Statistical Techniques.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of FAA regulations, CATIA and Solumina preferred.
- Knowledgeable of the Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) standard ASME Y14.5.
- Thorough knowledge of quality policies, procedures and all related technical data required.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification as a green belt preferred.
- Proficient computer skills.
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Additional Information
Requisition Number: 222197
Category: Quality Assurance
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 09/30/2024
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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