Job Title: Associate Quality Engineer 

Job Code: 17712

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Description:

• Interface and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering, Test and Supplier Quality Engineering functions with respect to technical requirements.
• Support in both test and manufacturing environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to both internal and external customers, often through presentations format
• Work on Continuous Improvement Projects, Corrective / Preventive Action investigations (RCCA’s, 8D/DMAIC), ZDP (Zero Defect Plans), lead Special Projects
• Review and approve engineering specification such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, manufacturing work instruction for adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
• May require overtime which may include supporting off shift (2nd, 3rd shift) QE coverage (as needed) plus occasional travel.
• Train other functions: Test, Engineering, Quality personnel to ensure documented processes are followed within Test and Manufacturing environments.
• Perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Review/approve test procedures/prints with proper validation for customer concurrence.
• Review trend/metric data for continuous/process improvements
• Uphold QMS/Command Media requirements at all times.
• Coordinate with other functions to support complex work arounds.
• Lead high visibility RCCA’s.
• Communicate effectively with PMO (Program Management Office) and Ops personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering
• Security Clearance required upon hire:   Ability to Obtain
• Security Clearance required for role:  Ability to Obtain

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in product Qualification and/or Safety of Flight processes,
• Driving Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) throughout the Product Maturity Cycle
• Ability to task or give clear directions to new Quality Engineers and Quality Control team members
• Support formal customer reviews; PRRs, TRRs etc.
• Lean/Six Sigma training (Preference is certified green/black belt)
• Experience in the Space and Defense Industry is preferred
• ASQ certification or demonstrated application of these principles on programs.
• Willingness to work 2nd/3rd shifts if required
• Strong ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive tasks to closure to support customer commitments and business objectives
• Understanding of Windows environment including standard Microsoft Office tools is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance principles/methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment yet maintain professional Quality separation.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is preferred