Junior Quality Engineer

Job Title: Junior Quality Engineer

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Cheshire, CT

Company Description

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary

The Hanwha Aerospace USA Junior Quality Engineer will be responsible for all activities associated with the Quality function reporting directly to the Quality Manager.

Essential Functions

• Ensure process and procedures defined in the Quality Management System (QMS) are adhered to.
• Support mid-level and senior level quality engineers to drive tasks to completion.
• Support internal and external audit activities (System, workstation, NADCAP, Customer, etc.) as required to meet requirements and maintain approvals
• Be cognizant of Export Control requirements and controls, taking necessary steps to ensure export compliance at all times
• Support raw material certification reviews and purchase order quality review as required.
• Support the quality NPI process from Contract review to delivery as required
• Ballooning customer drawings and creation of IMS for inspection data capture.
• Collection and reporting of KPC data in accordance with customer requirements.
• Actively participate in the RCCA process as required.
• Analyze SPC data to understand if a process change is needed.
• Develop understanding of CMM inspection equipment.
• Assist in the creation of FAIR’s and PPAPs as required.
• Participate in the Company Continuous Improvement events as required.
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data.
• High school degree or G.E.D. required.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
• Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques and quality engineering practices.

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

• Subject to change with or without notice*