Quality Engineer (UAV, Robotics)

$89,630 - $127,050/Yr

Columbus Technologies - Thousand Oaks, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Thousand Oaks, CA

About the position

The Quality Engineer (QE) III is responsible for ensuring the overall quality of products and services delivered to customers. This role involves engaging Continuous Improvement (CI) resources to identify and eliminate cost drivers, implementing quality control measures, and establishing effective problem reporting and corrective action systems. The QE will focus on either Customer Quality or Product Quality responsibilities, contributing to the enhancement of quality standards and processes within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary
• Perform training on BMS procedures with workforce, as required
• Provide internal auditing support
• Drive corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities
• Provide guidance and assistance in quality enhancement strategies and the interpretation of workmanship criteria
• Perform process capabilities analysis on key characteristics; implementing Inspection and Quality Plans
• Conduct internal audit activities including but not limited to quality management systems, purchasing, contract review process, and manufacturing
• Drive trend improvements on the internal & external quality in support of strategic business objectives
• Build stable, productive internal/external working relationships using effective interpersonal skills
• Effectively articulate concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical staff
• Resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Ensure product acceptance criteria reflects the customer's definition of fitness for use
• Correspond, as required, with customer representatives to ensure a thorough understanding of their needs and expectations
• Participate in the review of engineering specifications to ensure the inclusion of adequate quality and reliability requirements
• Work to reduce defects in various processes through data analysis and team problem-solving
• Review customer contracts and purchase orders to identify requirements and flow down new customer requirements to all functions
• Review New Product Integration (NPI) customer specifications to flow down new requirements to all functions and ensure compliance to customer requirements
• Perform PPAP's (production part approval process)
• Act as liaison for the development & LRIP areas on matters related to NPI process & first article inspection
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years of related experience
• Experience and a strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gage R&R Studies and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100, AS9102 standards and audits
• Ability to communicate with customers and suppliers to resolve process gaps
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection measurement systems and their application for the inspection of complex products
• Expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills
• Ability to collect, compile and analyze data using appropriate six sigma methods and techniques
• Able to affect internal and external DPPM (scrap and rework) reduction and OTD improvements

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrates initiative to work efficiently and to streamline processes
• Strong written/verbal communication, analytical, time management and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well as both an individual contributor and as a member of a team
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve performance
• Demonstrates proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Focuses on teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health insurance
• Bonus opportunities
• 401k retirement plan