Job Title: Quality Engineer
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Cheshire, CT
Company Description:
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.
Summary:
The Hanwha Aerospace USA Quality Engineer will be responsible for all activities associated with the Quality function reporting directly to the Quality Manager.
Essential Functions:
- Ownership of quality performance of assigned part numbers/family.
- Creation of FAIRs and review of FAIRs as needed through net inspect.
- Participation and ownership of PPAP for assigned parts from NPI state through full approval.
- Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are understood and followed as necessary to maintain Quality System Approvals.
- Lead and support internal and external audit activities (System, NADCAP, Customer, etc.) as required to meet requirements and maintain approvals.
- Ensure export compliance is maintained at all times.
- Drive robust RCCA process to eliminate quality issues from assigned parts/family.
- Drive and support process improvements to improve quality of assigned part numbers/family.
- Contract Review (Customer PO, requirements, and drawings specifications).
- Balloon customer drawings & associated documents.
- Gaging reviews & special gaging requirements / purchase.
- Perform Gage R&R Studies (MSA).
- Create IMS as needed.
- Validate and correlate CMM Programs as needed.
- Coordinate customer submittals & approvals related to product quality.
- Utilize statistical software to establish, analyze and address quality process control data.
- Attend regular SPC review sessions with engineering to develop and implement action plans that drive continuous and sustainable process improvements.
- Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
- High School Degree or G.E.D required
- 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
- Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
- Knowledge of KPCs and implement process improvements to drive KPC CPK values above targets.
- Knowledge of Export Control requirements and controls.
- Knowledge of statistical software such as, but not limited to, Prolink, QC Calc, Net Inspect, Minitab.
Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation
The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
*Subject to change with or without notice*
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. Person and able to work without restrictions with ITAR-related data
- High school degree or GED
- At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
- Professional and effective communication skills across all organizational levels
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions
- Functional English reading, writing, and comprehension
- Ability to travel 5-10% when required
- Knowledge of KPCs and process improvement to achieve target CPK values
- Knowledge of export control requirements and controls
- Knowledge of statistical software such as Prolink, QC Calc, Net Inspect, or Minitab
What We Do
Hanwha Aerospace USA prides itself on its entrepreneurial culture. We seek to employ people who enjoy working on the business, while working in the business. This innovative spirit, combined with a robust continuous improvement structure, has supported our market leading growth in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. At four modern sites in Connecticut, spanning 500,000 square feet, the team works tirelessly to perfect engineering and manufacturing processes. We deploy the best available equipment to provide prototyping and production solutions for our customers. We are a proven supplier who is trusted to develop and manufacture the most complex components, used in the most advanced commercial and military applications in the world.
