Quality Engineer
Company: PCX Aerostructures, LLC
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: January 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Title
Quality Engineer
About the Organization
PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical
systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US
Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter
age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform
tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of
companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and
repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft
programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite
components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft
and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a
competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture
which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX
Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com.
Company Overview
PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa
Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT.
Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to
maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength
that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce
includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including
Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales,
Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams
seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements,
while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces
diversity.
EOE Statement
PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
Role Summary/Purpose
As a Quality Engineer at the Integral Aerospace manufacturing
facility in Santa Ana, CA, this role will focus on ensuring that
the quality processes, products, and services meet both internal
and external requirements, and to develop/execute continuous
improvement/preventive action initiatives where non-conformances
and opportunities for improvements are discovered within the
organization. Responsible for specific customers, programs and
projects and reviewing customer quality requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Establish quality control criteria in terms of inspection
requirements, methods and other flow down requirements to support
customer requirements.
Interact within company and external suppliers in the detection and
resolution of quality problems. Determine and implement effective
correction actions, utilizing one or more methodologies (5 Whys,
A3, 8D), as required to avoid repeat non-conformances.
Provide input and approve manufacturing routings, insuring
mandatory inspection points are adequately defined and
appropriately placed.
Serve as an active member of the Material Review Board and
disposition hardware in accordance with internal and customer
requirements.
Develops customer quality systems procedures, inspection plans,
tracks quality performance trends, and lead FMEA and Corrective
action activities, create control plans and conduct statistical
analysis as required.
Utilizes continuous improvement tools and methodologies for
improvement of processes that comprise of the Quality Management
System.
Represents Company by interfacing with various internal and
external customers to support on-site visits including supporting
activities such as: audits, assessments and new product
introductions and source inspections. Develops and coordinates
corrective actions submissions as required.
Oversees and has good understanding of inspections and applicable
tests for assigned products and processes to ensure accurate
requirement implementation and fulfillment of contractual
requirements.
Participates in the Engineering Change process: attends change
board meetings to review various technical, inspection and test
changes and assist in implementation tasks.
Complete redline changes as applicable in accordance with
established procedures.
Performs customer contract and supplier purchase order reviews to
ensure quality requirements flow down is completed.
Prepare various reports using excel such as performance trending,
first past yield, and other metrics as required.
Support supply chain by interfacing with suppliers for Quality
issues, introducing new flow down requirements or part inspection,
monitors supplier performance and improvements plans as
required.
Primary focal for specific customer base to address any quality
issues to resolution; responsible for accessing customer portal
information downloads and implementation as applicable.
Support company's Key Performance Indications, goals and objective
in terms of support, execution of tasks, collecting and analyzing
data, reporting status of Quality Management System (QMS)
compliance.
Participate and assist in QMS activities to support and ensure
approval status of company's AS9100 certification.
Perform various inspection and test as required to support business
needs.
Working with various cross functional teams on the manufacturing
floor to resolve issues, provide various procedural updates,
training and assistance as needed.
Perform any other duties required or requested to support
compliance and sustainability of the Quality Management System.
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
5 years quality engineering experience in Aviation / Aerospace
industry experience
Knowledge of AS9100 Requirements
Knowledge of AS9102 Requirements and reporting
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and controls such as
machining, heat-treat, welding, NDT -Penetrant and X-Ray
inspection.
Must read and write in English language
Proficient in performing basic hand tool inspections
Proficient in demonstrating usage of MS Office applications (Excel,
Word, PPT) required to produce various analysis and reports.
Experienced with blue prints, interpreting technical data: industry
specifications; material, processes and customer specification
requirements.
Experience working with OEM's and Regulatory Agencies, e.g. Boeing,
NAVAIR, and DCMA for example
Experience with lean methodologies required: process improvement
tools and techniques
Desired Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and
ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and in a
team environment.
Strong time management and ability to track several tasks
simultaneously
Ability to make sound and timely decisions based on relevant
information
Capable of multi-tasking with sufficient ease to meet multiple
priorities and deadlines.
Demonstrate effective problem-solving, judgment, and good
analytical skills
Ability to create policies, policies, and inspection plans.
Familiar with MRP and industry quality systems
Familiar with FMEA and PPAP requirements and execution
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling
etc)
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly
required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15
pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those what an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Integral Aerospace, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran
status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local
law.
This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to
confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly
hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
program, please click here:
Position Requirements
Shift
First
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Location
PCX Aerosystems, Santa Ana
Category
Quality-Santa Ana
Req Number
QUA-25-00001
Position
Quality Engineer -Santa Ana
Close Date
Post Internal Days
0
Number of Openings
1
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Hiring Manager(s)
CHARLES REGAN
This position is currently accepting applications.
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