Lead Quality Engineer

About Us:
ST Engineering MRAS is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years. In addition to MRAS’ design, development and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products.

Role Summary/Purpose

The Lead Assembly Quality Engineer will have responsibility of all Quality functions for a specific program within Assembly operations. The individual will be responsible for ensuring all engineering and regulatory requirements are met using six sigma methodologies. The Lead Assembly Quality Engineer will be a part of a cross-functional technical and operations team to focus on achieving business objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages all Quality functions of assigned program(s) or area(s) with some guidance
• Acts as the Point of Contact for their program to inspectors
• Has a general understanding of AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements
• Eliminates process variation and product defects through creative solutions
• Works Root Cause, Corrective Action with some guidance using established RCCA tools (PFMEA, DMAIC, Apollo, 5 WHYs, 8D, etc.)
• Processes all Nonconformance Items and Workflows in a timely manner
• Takes on training opportunities as they arise
• Solicits weekly prioritization of tasks and deliverables that align with business objectives
• Mostly takes direction from cross-functional team members/leaders to execute support actions for the cross-functional team
• Provide process improvement and variation reduction expertise (product/process capability) as required.
• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
• Support the manufacturing groups to design, implement and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
• Must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality leadership role. Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate science, engineering, and/or engineering technology field is preferred.

Desired Characteristics:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Quality experience, including knowledge of ISO9000 or AS9100.
• Positive attitude and leadership characteristics.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, and education levels.

ST Engineering MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.

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