At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

Responsibilities:

This position supports product teams and supervises inspection and calibration functions.  The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of quality control functions including cross-functional support to assure availability of materials to support production activities and meet customer delivery expectations.

• Oversees and coordinates quality control activities and assures conforming product is processed timely meeting delivery expectations.
• Actively participate in IPTs and FMEAs.
• Supports or Host customer quality audits and participate in internal quality audits.
• Participates in new product development and failure investigations.
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools to improve quality and reduce defects.
• Provide effective RCCA as required.
• Interface and communicate effectively with a variety of personnel in support of production including operators, quality engineers, inspectors, shop floor supervisors, program managers, project engineers and design engineers.
• Interface with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements.
• Provides leadership and direction to inspection personnel
• Oversees and coordinates activities to balance workload and achieve SQDC performance targets.
• Oversee and coordinate inspection requirements in support of in-house machining.

Requirements:

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

Required experience includes:

• Interfacing with customers and suppliers concerning product quality.
• Interpreting customer specifications and then designing and implementing an effective quality program.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems.
• Must have production floor experience, including a solid understanding of GD&T.
• Must have experience in root cause/corrective and preventative action and the ability to lead project teams and customers through the analysis.
• Must have machined parts inspection background.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Significant experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement and 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 - $130,000 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.