Principal Program Quality Engineer
Elbit Systems of America, Talladega, AL, United States
Company Information
Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high‑technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.
Job Summary
The Principal Program Quality Engineer will ensure compliance throughout the organization on major programs from product design through manufacturing and product support. The Principal Quality Engineer will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and reporting on all quality-related activities to assure fulfillment of ISO-9001/AS9100, along with contract requirements. This position requires a strong team player with experience creating integrated product teams (IPT) and a desire for maintaining a high commitment to both new and existing design, development, and production processes.
This highly customer-focused position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to help with supervision and mentoring responsibilities for junior Quality Engineers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in Program Technical reviews and boards
Create first article inspection datasets for parts requiring first article inspection (FAI) within the product lifecycle management (PLM) system
Assess programs’ readiness against milestone reviews for programs throughout their acquisition lifecycle with respect to the Design and Planning Processes
Perform assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance with specifications, plans, procedures, and industry standards, and customer quality requirement flow-downs. (i.e. AS9100, AS9145).
Participate in both Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA & PFMEA) to ensure that product and process risk are identified and mitigated to allow efficient and effective manufacturing within the constraints of customer and company requirements.
Prepare basis of estimates (BOEs) requested by the Program Management team for new programs with an estimate of quality support hours required.
Preparing reports (i.e., notice of escape), corrective action statements, metrics, and other documents in support of assigned product lines.
Extensive knowledge of root cause (8‑D) analysis and problem‑solving techniques
Review and disposition of non‑conforming material (NCM) as a member of the integrated product teams (IPT) and Material Review Board (MRB).
Reviewing proposals, contracts, specifications, and other technical data to determine EAC staffing and quality requirements; implementing these requirements into processes.
Notify Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance.
Approve documents for activities as authorized and described by Elbit policies, procedures, standards, and job descriptions.
Provide technical assessment and approval for process and Engineering changes.
Provide input into investigations involving process‑related failures.
Collaborate with departments to ensure new product design verification and validation activities are executed efficiently and effectively.
Education, Experience & License or Certification
Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) and 8 years’ related experience in Quality and/or Engineering at a systems level.
Experience in Product Design Lifecycle from concept to production
Experienced in RCCA and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Desired Skills
Proficient in Advanced Product Quality Planning (AS9145)
Familiar with Engineering Design Attributes
Experience with Key Characteristics Management
Experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal‑opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high‑technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.
Job Summary
The Principal Program Quality Engineer will ensure compliance throughout the organization on major programs from product design through manufacturing and product support. The Principal Quality Engineer will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and reporting on all quality-related activities to assure fulfillment of ISO-9001/AS9100, along with contract requirements. This position requires a strong team player with experience creating integrated product teams (IPT) and a desire for maintaining a high commitment to both new and existing design, development, and production processes.
This highly customer-focused position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to help with supervision and mentoring responsibilities for junior Quality Engineers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in Program Technical reviews and boards
Create first article inspection datasets for parts requiring first article inspection (FAI) within the product lifecycle management (PLM) system
Assess programs’ readiness against milestone reviews for programs throughout their acquisition lifecycle with respect to the Design and Planning Processes
Perform assessments and audits on processes and procedures to ensure compliance with specifications, plans, procedures, and industry standards, and customer quality requirement flow-downs. (i.e. AS9100, AS9145).
Participate in both Design and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA & PFMEA) to ensure that product and process risk are identified and mitigated to allow efficient and effective manufacturing within the constraints of customer and company requirements.
Prepare basis of estimates (BOEs) requested by the Program Management team for new programs with an estimate of quality support hours required.
Preparing reports (i.e., notice of escape), corrective action statements, metrics, and other documents in support of assigned product lines.
Extensive knowledge of root cause (8‑D) analysis and problem‑solving techniques
Review and disposition of non‑conforming material (NCM) as a member of the integrated product teams (IPT) and Material Review Board (MRB).
Reviewing proposals, contracts, specifications, and other technical data to determine EAC staffing and quality requirements; implementing these requirements into processes.
Notify Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance.
Approve documents for activities as authorized and described by Elbit policies, procedures, standards, and job descriptions.
Provide technical assessment and approval for process and Engineering changes.
Provide input into investigations involving process‑related failures.
Collaborate with departments to ensure new product design verification and validation activities are executed efficiently and effectively.
Education, Experience & License or Certification
Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) and 8 years’ related experience in Quality and/or Engineering at a systems level.
Experience in Product Design Lifecycle from concept to production
Experienced in RCCA and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Desired Skills
Proficient in Advanced Product Quality Planning (AS9145)
Familiar with Engineering Design Attributes
Experience with Key Characteristics Management
Experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
Benefits
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal‑opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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