This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more. Job Description EBAD is seeking a Quality Engineer Lead (QEL) with quality leadership experience in an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. The QEL position reports directly to the Value Stream Manager. Responsibilities: This position leads the Quality group for a subset of product families within Energetic Assemblies and is a supervisor of Quality Engineers (QEs) and Quality Assurance Technicians (QATs). + Sets QE and QAT goals and conducts their performance reviews + Distributes program workload to QEs and QATs to support the Team’s needs + Supports the Value Stream with activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance targets + Supports the roll out of quality initiatives and implementation of strategies and goals + Supports maintenance of an effective Quality Management System with the other sites + Responsible for NCR, CAPA and COPQ performance tracking and paretos + Supports their QEs with assigned programs from proposal through shipment to customer while complying with customer requirements and achieving EBAD cost and delivery expectations + Supports and guides the program QE during customer quality audits and internal audits and approves responses + Leads/facilitates effective RCCA for failures involving their Value Stream / Products + Participates in new product development + Reviews product drawings and approves Inspection Plans for their QEs + May act as a CCB/NCRB alternate member + Provides support to the program QE to maintain product First Article status in accordance with customer and AS9102 requirements + Uses Lean Manufacturing tools to improve quality and reduce defects + Interfaces and communicates with a variety of personnel including Technicians, Quality Engineers, Mater Scheduler, Planner, Program Managers, Product Engineers and Design Engineers in support of Program needs + Interfaces with suppliers and customers concerning program quality requirements + Manages and grows team’s talent and capabilities to align with current and future company needs + Facilitates a successful team-based organization Requirements: The successful candidate has experience leading quality engineers Required experience includes: + Minimum of 5 years of quality and manufacturing experience + Interpreting customer specifications and creation of efficient quality plans for programs that meet EBAD and customer requirements + ISO 9001/AS 9100 quality systems knowledge + Root cause and corrective and preventative action experience and the ability to walk project teams and customers through the analysis + Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement with strong problem-solving skills + Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software + Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products. Desired skills: + Six Sigma Black or Green Belt + Experience in material review boards + Knowledge of satellite vehicle systems as well as experience with developing manufacturing processes is beneficial. 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. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense. Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/) We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision. 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