Quality Engineer, Garden Grove

Quality Engineer

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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Provide Quality Engineering capability to operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect processes and first article completions utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable new product introduction and first article planning in coordination with a cross functional team as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly. This scope is specific to a work transfer scope within a new facility in Garden Grove, CA.

Job Responsibilities

Quality Engineering functions:

Responsible for the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Program Quality Plans through:
- Performing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to eliminate non-conformances utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
- Conduct system and process audits and product audits including performing supplier audits & assessments.
- Identify quality requirements from customer Quality Flowdowns. Developing Inspection and product verification and validation plans. Implementing process controls to ensure consistent product quality.
- Delivering product development, customer quality requirements management and first article development.

General functions:

Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers.
Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production.
Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
Manufacturing process knowledge.
Must have experience facilitating AS9102 in manufacturing environment.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Quality Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related fields of study.
5+ years experience in quality engineering in aerospace manufacturing or similar industries.
Develops working relationships through team work, influencing, leadership, coaching and personal drive to succeed.
Participates in activities within a global technical community and understanding of the interface with broader business functions
Experience required with: GD&T, Performing and facilitating first article inspection (AS9102); MRB/nonconforming parts; reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications, including dimensional requirements.
Available to work weekends as needed.
Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.
US Person per US DOD & ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance / site SSA requirements.
Travel requirements: Able to travel domestically and occasionally internationally; Approximately <5% of year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
Has experience with NPI (New Product Introduction), a start-up facility, and/or a work transfer in manufacturing environment, preferably in Quality or Manufacturing Engineering in aerospace.
Leading failure analysis investigations for new products. Provide training to cross functional teams on new product requirements and testing. Quality Accreditation.
Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel and Minitab.
Quality systems experience (AS9100, inspection, FAI, PRB/MRB). Lean and Continuous Improvement skills / 6 Sigma background.
Capable of being a technical representative, representing the business at a customer / supplier meeting
Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions
Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of doing things
Understands situations by analyzing them logically and uses information in a systematic way identifying appropriate course of action for resolution.
Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis
Sets example through own behavior and attitude. Able to contribute to effective project plans
Proactive approach demonstrated in team environment to achieve knowledge management
Creates formal networks with key-decision makers internally and externally
Coaches others to do their jobs better, take on new jobs and sustain their ability to meet the business need
Carries out Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to ensure competence in areas identified and at the future professional level intended
Develops new ideas
For internal candidates, the foundation of the ME Academy must be completed and training initiated to become a Zero Defect Practitioner and 6? Green Belt. External candidates to demonstrate equivalent capability in problem solving and process control

Compensation Data

$91,083.00 - $113,853.00

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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Location:: Garden Grove

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