Sr. Quality Engineer - Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

• Perform contract reviews for customers of varying complexity and quality requirements. Experience in legacy/commercial space fluid control systems is a plus.

• Interact with high level customers through written and verbal methods external and internal to effectively communicate status and issues.

• Lead cross functional teams in RCCA and CI activities to help solve problems and limit repeat failures.

• Manage multiple high-level customers concurrently with limited guidance from management.

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the client's organization (as required).

• Support Program proposal, Kick-off and Gate review.

• Manage Drawing compliance review.

• Develop, Prepare, and Review Acceptance Data Packages.

• Manage SPC/trend analysis reporting.

• Develop product, process, approval plans.

• Manage all Quality aspects of Customer Scorecards for relevant programs, ensure accuracy of scorecards and disputing incorrect information as required.

• Support Audits – Customer / Internal.

• Support customer inquiries, including requests for warranty support, lead corrective action activities.

• Work internally and externally to develop Risk Analysis and Mitigation plans.

• Promote the use of Quality tools, SPC, PFMEA, and MSA to reduce variability.

• Actively participate in cost reduction programs/initiatives related to scrap, rework and repair activities.

• Provide guidance and training to internal personnel and suppliers to effectively execute Corrective Action Requests (inclusive of SCARs), Quality System requirements, Quality Alerts, Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implementation, change control and root cause analysis.

• Ensure effective communication with MCI Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements.

• Participate in the evaluation of supplier processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhanced opportunities (as required).

• Maintain and continue to elevate relationships with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service and all other facets of the company.

• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements.

• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.

• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals.

• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.

• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field of study.

• 5+ years of related experience as a Quality or Product Engineer in Aerospace/Space electronics manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret Military, Commercial aircraft and Space level specifications and standards.

• Strong experience within a mature Quality Management System - AS9100, ISO9001, ISO/TS16949.

• Demonstrated experience with Special Processes -- critical finishes, chemical conversion, soldering, crimping, non-destructive and destructive analysis methods.

• Experience in a Design environment, reading and understanding schematics, data analysis and procedure writing.

• Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers and governing agencies.

• Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.