Quality Engineer

This opportunity is located within our **Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company** business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.[Click here](https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more. **Job Description** EBAD is seeking a **Quality Engineer** with experience working in a manufacturing environment. **Responsibilities:** This position provides organizational support for customer programs and supplier quality requirements.  The candidate will be responsible for quality engineering, system and process improvements, and RCCA activity including non-conformance analysis and implementation of effective countermeasures. * Lead quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations. * Host customer quality audits and participates in internal quality audits. * Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements. * Develops, modifies, coordinates and documents the implementation, evaluation and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems. * Issue internal and supplier Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA). * Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations. * Analyzes design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements. * Works closely with Engineering in bringing quality products to production readiness. * Leads quality in production activities: Factory materials, process, assemblies, products, and field failures (RMA). **Requirements:** The successful candidate preferably will have a BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with emphasis in electro/mechanical engineering and experience in quality engineering. * Experience with high precision machined parts and assembly operations. * Knowledge and understanding of current ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems. * Working knowledge with interpretation of engineering specifications, mechanical drawing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T). * Knowledge of process capability concepts including Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills. * Supplier Quality Assurance experience. * Understanding of, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing practices, Problem Solving Skills and in depth understanding ERP/MRP planning systems. * Strong skills in MS Windows – Excel, Word and Power-point.  Familiar with and able to work in MS Project.  * Must be willing to travel up to 10%. **Preferred skills:** Six Sigma Black or Green Belt.  ASQ CQE/CQM Certification.  Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems.  Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers. **Compensation:** Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. _Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company_ _is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status._