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Job Title: Sr. Specialist Quality Engineering

Job ID: 19741

Job Location: Waco, TX

Job Schedule: 4/10

Job Description:

The Sr. Spec, Quality Engineering -8D/ZDP is responsible for the performance and execution of Advanced 8D problem solving events and for oversight / management of Zero-Defect Plans to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality across the site.  This position will engage and coordinate daily with Production, Engineering, Program office, Planning, Quality and Training to ensure effective and sustainable RCCA and ZDP are implemented across the Waco site.

The Spec, Quality Engineering -8D/ZDP reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Essential Functions:

Lead/facilitate multiple 8D/ZDP teams.Works with senior leadership and cross functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Quality Control, etc. to implement effective and sustainable quality improvement actions, and implement mistake-proof solutions to address internal nonconformances, COPQ, customer escape drivers, etc.Lead ZDP teams to achieve/exceed key strategic metric categories: COPQ, Customer Escapes, DPPM/defect reduction, Quality & Customer Yield, etc.Oversees 8D and Zero-Defect Planning (ZDP) implementation to drive Quality performance and a Zero Defect/Escape mentalitySupports relevant aspects of New Product Development (NPD) phases, including APQPEnsure compliance to company policies and procedures (i.e., Corrective Action Board)Actively oversee all major Corrective Action 8Ds to ensure adequate containment, root cause and preventive actions are in place.Ensure compliance to industry, regulatory, and statutory standards including, but not limited to DOD, FAA, federal, state, and local regulations, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of nine (9) years of applicable experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. A Quality Assurance and Operational Excellence background is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Quality Assurance experience within the aerospace industry is strongly preferred.Experience leading cross-functional teams.Extensive knowledge and experience using Quality tools and principles (8D, ZDP, FMEA, RCCA, APQP, etc.) Good understanding of Industry standards such as ISO9001:2015, AS9100, etc.Good understanding of an aircraft maintenance / repair / overhaul facility.Experience in analyzing information or data and ability to identify trends.Strong data analytics, Excel, PowerPoint presentation skillsStrong written, analytical and verbal communication skills.Excellent Collaboration skills, project management skills.Capable of influencing a wide range of audience and having demonstrated leadership skills to win support without direct reporting structure.Track record of leading projects.Influential leader with good emotional intelligence and ability to mentorInterpersonal skills: Engaging communicator, strong collaboration, patience, and open minded.Six Sigma Green/Yellow/Black belt preferred

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