At AMSC we generate the ideas, technologies and solutions that meet the world's demand for smarter, cleaner, better energy. AMSC has developed High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) Ship Protection Systems which are expected to provide the US Navy with world class mine protection. We are looking for the best and brightest to join our AMSC team and our pursuit of changing the world. The Quality Engineering position is a completely "hands-on" role that will bring a high level of proactive initiative, energy and accountability to effect maximum product quality and optimum resource efficiency for military products.
Functions:
Lead the efforts to develop, maintain, and deploy quality plans and activities that translate customer requirements into planned activities
Responsible for driving process and product improvement initiatives across multiple functional disciplines
Perform analyses of program requirements and prepare responsive quality plans, procedures, schedules and resource allocations to assure optimum quality support
Review and approve engineering/test and supplier documentation and provide input to assure that appropriate quality requirements are addressed
Develop and implement formalized quality system processes, procedures and work instructions
Lead the efforts to gather, organize, monitor, analyze and report on information on products and processes
Provide ongoing quality system support to include performing internal audits, ensuring implementation of root cause corrective actions
Lead product Material Review Boards, Root Cause Corrective Actions, Failure Review Boards
Evaluate and dispose of non-conforming material
Provide technical support for Assembly/Test/Inspection personnel to include executing workmanship improvement plans, developing inspection methods and criteria, specifying appropriate sampling plans, interpreting and revising specifications, and processing non-conforming materials
Act as customer interface in resolving customer quality issues and driving root cause and corrective action on process and product quality issues
Develop and deploy SPC initiatives internally and at suppliers
Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drives supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions
Create AS9102 FAI documentation and approve supplier FAI submissions
Lead and execute customer quality program requirements
Monitor development activities to assure contract compliance, as required
Develop and generate statistical reports on inspection activities and results, new product or process testing results, etc. and recommends action as required
Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and processing equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical facilities
Responsible for financial impacts of quality process controls and inspections
Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
Attend appropriate customer, business or program meetings
Prepare quality engineering reports and recommendations
Provide regular reporting of progress and status
Specialties may include: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, etc.
Education - Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of experience
Proficient technical expertise and application domain knowledge
ASQ certification or Black Belt preferred
Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:
Proficient with ISO/AS Standards, Six Sigma tools, statistics
Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and writing skills
Self-starter and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced, highly technical work environment.
Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action
Ability to perform quality related data analysis
Statistical analysis and Design of Experiments background preferred
Proficiency with Solid Works preferred
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite.