Lead, Quality Engineering

Job Title: Lead, Quality Engineering Job Code: 46874 Job Location: Plano, TX Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Sign on Bonus: This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance Job Description: The Lead, Quality Engineering professional is responsible for Quality Management of work performed for the prototype, manufacture, and production of Unmanned Air Vehicles. Essential Functions: Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures. Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes based on Root Cause Analysis and/or Continuous Improvement efforts . Read, interpret, and approve technical drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 with extensive working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Circuit Card Assemblies, and Wiring Harnesses. Previous Quality Engineering experience in an AS9100 manufacturing environment. Ability to obtain any additional clearances as required Document and communicate product and process non-conformances and serve as the Material Review Board Chair to resolve technical/quality issues. Lead problem solving for complex issues that may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation. Inspect machined, composite, and formed parts and assemblies for conformity to design data. Inspect wiring harnesses and electrical assemblies for conformity to design data. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Active US Secret security clearance Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience Preferred Additional Skills: Working knowledge of ISO and AS9100 quality standards and procedures. Experience using 3D CAD software Understanding of root cause corrective action and continuous improvement principles. Able to serve as the liaison to external parties on matters relating to quality issues. Hands on experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Leadership and communication skills written and oral; able to collect, organize, analyze and present on various quality data reports clearly. Self-starter who works well in a team environment. #LI-KM1