Job Details
Are you a detail-oriented quality professional with a passion for excellence in manufacturing? Centennial is partnering with a cutting-edge, privately owned manufacturing company in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in Aerospace and Defense. Our client is a key player in delivering robust solutions for mission-critical programs, seamlessly integrating into customer teams to tackle complex fabrication, machining, and assembly challenges. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where precision and quality are paramount, this could be your next exciting career opportunity!
Why This Role is Exciting:
As a Quality Engineer with our client, you ll be at the forefront of ensuring top-notch quality standards for vital Aerospace and Defense projects. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and delivering unparalleled value to our customers. This is your chance to contribute to programs that make a difference on a national scale, including those involving government contracts with major defense entities.
What You'll Do:
- Champion Quality Inspections: Take charge of AS9102 compliant First Article Inspections (FAIs), ensuring every component meets the highest standards of quality.
- Ensure Accuracy: Oversee the compilation and accuracy of comprehensive quality data packs, crucial for both internal and customer verification.
- Coordinate Source Inspections: Lead and participate in inspections for Electric Boat (EB) and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), ensuring all deliverables exceed expectations.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and resolve quality issues through effective Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities, ensuring continual improvement.
- Lead Audits: Conduct internal audits (ISO/AS, product, process) and support customer and regulatory audits to maintain and enhance quality systems.
- Prevent Quality Issues: Attend pre-manufacturing meetings to leverage historical knowledge in preventing discrepancies and waste.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, and Business Development to align on contractual requirements and quality plans.
- Innovate for Improvement: Develop creative solutions to quality problems and proactively work to prevent errors identified during quality assurance activities.
- Investigate Customer Feedback: Address customer complaints, corrective action requests, and returned materials promptly and effectively.
- Support Continuous Improvement: Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
What You ll Bring:
- US Citizenship: Required for working on sensitive government contracts.
- Educational Background: High school diploma required; a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Quality-related fields preferred. Significant defense manufacturing quality experience can substitute for a degree.
- Quality Certification: Training in Lean Enterprise tools and certification in ISO 9001, AS9100, TS 16949, or related standards.
- Defense Experience: Minimum of 5 years as a Quality Engineer in Department of Defense (DoD) or government contracts.
- Supplier Interaction: Proven experience working directly with quality teams at Tier 1 suppliers like Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries.
- Technical Expertise: Ability to interpret blueprints, technical documents, and understanding of GD&T principles.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated success in Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement initiatives with a strong problem-solving mindset.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and build strong relationships across teams.
- Team Facilitation: Experience in leading and facilitating team activities, with a keen understanding of group dynamics.
- Adaptability and Initiative: Proven ability to manage changing situations and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.