Quality Engineer - Aerospace - Northern, MD

About Our Client

Our client is a Global Leader in the Composite Solutions space, working with a number of large organizations, primarily in the aerospace and defense industry. They have a deep history in this space and deep financial backings from a parent company which allows them to operate with a vision towards the future; one that you will help shape.

Job Description

This role plays a vital part in different quality areas such as:

• Customer Focus: Conducting tests specific to customer needs, generating reports with test data, and collaborating with technical support to deliver prompt and accurate responses to test-related inquiries.
• Product Development: Working closely with engineers to improve lab equipment and provide crucial testing support for new product launches.
• Equipment Management: Ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of all lab equipment, complying with relevant regulations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) that adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards like AS9100.
• Safety & Materials: Assessing the safety compliance of new equipment and raw materials.
• Inventory & Maintenance: Overseeing the procurement of lab supplies and preventive maintenance of facility equipment.
• Technical Expertise: Providing technical assistance through various communication channels. Completing technical reports on tested products, including any encountered issues.
• Communication & Collaboration: Fostering clear and effective communication between different teams within the organization.
• Safety Protocols: Handling and testing samples according to established safety protocols.
• Responsiveness: Addressing requests from management promptly.
• Quality Assurance: Conducting quality and safety audits as required.
• Essential Skills: Demonstrating excellent organization and multitasking abilities. Possessing an understanding of manufacturing processes, the value chain, and key operational metrics. Effectively communicating across the organization to achieve alignment and focus.
• Quality Systems: Understanding quality systems like ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Comprehending processes to engage cross-functional teams in resolving quality and process capability issues.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Engineering) preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality control or process engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in various laboratory testing procedures and generating accurate test reports.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and methodologies.
• Experience working with and maintaining laboratory equipment and software used in quality control (e.g., Laboratory Management software).
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems a plus.
• Skills:
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and value chain.
• Ability to analyze and interpret key operational metrics.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Quality & Improvement:
• Understanding of quality management systems like ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and a proven track record in problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and their application in quality control.
• Additional Preferences:
• Experience in material/analytical laboratory testing.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification a plus.
• Experience with adhesive testing preferred.

What's on Offer

On offer for this Quality Engineer is:

• Strong Salary Compensation
• Benefits
• PTO
• Annual Performance Based Bonus
• Strong Company Culture
• Upward Mobility
• Maternity/Paternity
• Employee Health
• and more!

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