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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense

Quality Engineering Lead

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense, Moorpark, California, us, 93020


This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineering Lead in our Moorpark, CA facility.

Responsibilities:

This position leads and supervises the Quality Engineering group. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of quality engineering supervision and assistance with quality assurance functions.

Leads quality functions for assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations.

Leads and assist in investigating and correcting quality-related issues (including customer complaints) through collaboration with other departments.

Maintains quality metrics (CAPAs, NCRs, SCARs etc.). Uses lean manufacturing tools to implement improvements and ensure effective RCCAs are provided.

Leads on-boarding and training for Quality Engineers.

Ensures that the Quality Engineering Team follows standard work to ensure that all procedures and tasks are done.

Participates in all regulatory, third party and customer audits and inspections.

Actively participates in IPTs and provides program support.

Hosts customer quality audits and participate in internal quality audits.

Participates in new product development and failure investigations.

Interfaces and communicates effectively with a variety of personnel in support of production including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor management, program managers, product engineers and development engineers.

Interfaces with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.

Oversees and coordinates activities to achieve SQDC performance targets.

Requirements:

The successful candidate has a BS/MS in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience and 5+ years of experience in quality engineering.

Required experience includes:

Interpreting customer specifications and creation of formal quality plans for programs.

ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems knowledge

Must have experience in root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to lead project teams and customers through the analysis.

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software.

Significant experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement with strong problem-solving skills.

Desired skills:

Six Sigma Black or Green Belt. ASQ CQE/CQM Certification. Experience working in military or aerospace quality systems. Significant experience working directly with customers and suppliers.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values.

Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest.

We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service.

Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/)

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