Quality Engineer

Starting salary: $60,000 annually, with higher compensation available based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Build a career at Radius Aerospace- Hot Springs! We offer a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. The work environment is fast-paced and high-energy. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

Radius Aerospace- Hot Springs is a leading manufacturer of sheet metal parts and assemblies used in the aviation industry. We utilize a wide range of metal forming techniques and special manufacturing processes, servicing the commercial, military, regional jet, helicopter, and general aviation markets.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Approves planned sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production operations.
• Performs root cause analysis of discrepancies (system or product) and implements corrective action.
• Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment (MSA studies).
• Perform Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) on new programs to minimize or eliminate risk by focusing on prevention and continuous improvement.
• Applies Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods for analyzing data.
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 6S, Kaizen lean methods, Process Improvements, etc.
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations.
• Assist in developing training to build quality awareness.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards.
• Report to work on time, follow instructions from supervisor or management, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School or GED required & 2-year Associates or higher preferred.
• 5 years' experience in Aerospace manufacturing, assembly, repair, or modification environment.
• Working Knowledge of Shop Mathematics, Blueprints, GD&T, Models, machining qualities of material, production methods and shop practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities.
• Enovia - knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of 5S/Lean principles
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Analytical - be able to collect and research data (knowledge of SPC)
• Perform Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) on new programs to minimize or eliminate risk by focusing on prevention and continuous improvement.
• Fully understand blueprints, drawings, templates, preliminary sketches and/or work orders.
• Proficient with researching, interpreting, and applying customer specifications and work instructions or procedures.
• Understand use of most aircraft manufacturing tooling and machinery.
• Must be fluent with most used precision measurement tools & gauges.
• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s view; Puts success of team above own interest.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer contact skills.

Employee Benefits: Our employees are our most valuable asset. We strive to offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• 401k with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Prescription Medication Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off program
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual dress

To learn more about what we do, who we are, and what we value, please visit our website at http://www.radiusaerospace.com.

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• Equal Opportunity Employer: Radius Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Disability Accommodation: If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at 317-642-5770.
• Drug-Free Workplace: In order to maintain our Drug-Free work environment, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: All employees are required to comply with the company’s cybersecurity, information security, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling policies. This includes safeguarding sensitive information, completing mandatory security training, and promptly reporting any suspected data or security incidents. Certain roles may involve access to CUI associated with U.S. Department of Defense contracts and require completion of CMMC/ITAR compliance training.
• ITAR/EAR Requirements: Pursuant to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for select positions may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status to meet the minimum qualifications. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
• Work Authorization: All U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: No phone calls without a previously signed service agreement in place, please.