Quality Engineer I - HEICO Corporation

For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's high energy culture focuses our Team Members' on providing high quality products and services to our customer base. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform at their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies." HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, paid vacation and holidays, an excellent 401K plan with company match, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

ROLE: The Quality Engineer I will be responsible for working with the Quality Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure that our organization meets the requirements of AS9100.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist in the development and delivery of training programs to ensure awareness and understanding of AS9100 requirements
* Accomplish audits of internal and external process control
* Assist in identifying root causes of a problem and instituting corrective action
* Assist the Quality Manager to ensure compliance to AS9100
* Interact with customer and supplier representatives on quality matters
* Assist in Purchase Order review and customer communication with delivery status
* Revised certs when needed by receiving inspection
* Implement and sustain defect prevention methodologies such as Process Flow, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and Control Plan implementation.
* Use statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to identify and prevent defects in the manufacturing process.
* Analyze process data and identify trends to proactively address potential quality issues.
* Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation to address quality issues.
* Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and reduce waste.
EDUCATION:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
EXPERIENCE:

* 1-2 years of experience in a quality-related role, preferably in the aerospace industry.
* Knowledge of AS9100 and other relevant quality standards.
* Understanding of quality management systems and process improvement methodologies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES:

* Language: English, Spanish is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Computer Skills: MS Office, Minitab, TIPQA is a plus
* Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
* Reasoning Abilities: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
* Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to work in a team environment and independently.
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