Associate Quality Engineer

at  Boeing

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Associate Quality Engineer (level 2) to join our Fabrication Core team in Auburn, Washington.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about problem solving, engaging with the production system and doing complex data analysis. Quality Engineers supports existing production through process improvement techniques involving defect reduction, verification system design and improvements, and ensures compliance to requirements. Our quality engineers get involved in complex engineering and production challenges and have a critical role in the continuous improvement of our quality management system, products and production system.

Position Responsibilities:

• Researches contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements for applicability to specific proposals and program processes and documentation.
• Develops sections of quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.
• Performs data analysis to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.
• Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.
• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Compiles performance reports and other statistical data to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.
• Works under general supervision.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, or STEM field
• 1+ years of experience with problem-solving
• 1+ years of experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; summarizing findings; developing conclusions

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience working with AS9100 and/or similar QMS standard
• Experience in conducting a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) associated with a complex technical issue
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems through diverse approaches
• Working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) elements

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• Researches contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements for applicability to specific proposals and program processes and documentation.
• Develops sections of quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.
• Performs data analysis to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.
• Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.
• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Compiles performance reports and other statistical data to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.
• Works under general supervision