Phoenix Manufacturing Inc.
Position
Senior Quality Engineer
— Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. Note: This description consolidates responsibilities and qualifications for the Senior Quality Engineer role, removing unrelated postings and boilerplate while preserving the core requirements.
Position Summary
The Senior Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality technical expert and liaison for a dedicated Customer Account, ensuring all product and process requirements are rigorously met. This role requires a strong command of quality systems, processes, and methods, specifically leading and approving all Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and First Article Inspection (FAI) reports. The Senior Quality Engineer applies specialized knowledge to proactively review and interpret the customer\'s technical specifications and drawings and leads cross-functional projects to analyze, modify, and optimize existing equipment, systems, and processes to drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost while maintaining regulatory and customer compliance. The role requires a team-oriented individual who embodies the company values of Passion, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
Own, control, and maintain the integrity of the Quality Management System documentation, including comprehensive management of FAI and NCRs/FARs, ensuring records are current, traceable, and compliant with internal and customer requirements.
Drive compliance and rigorous documentation control for all PPAP submissions, coordinating cross-functionally to compile, verify, and submit the complete package to secure final sign-off.
Lead corrective processes by providing in-depth analysis and advanced statistical data processing, identifying root causes, and verifying the effectiveness of solutions for complex nonconformities and design challenges.
Review quality documentation and records to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts.
Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols for materials processed into partially finished or finished products.
Conduct thorough inspections and audits of aerospace components and systems to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer quality standards; assist with audits and audit preparations.
Apply knowledge of quality systems to develop or improve systems and products to meet annual goals and regulatory, internal, and customer requirements (ISO 9001, AS9100 & NADCAP).
Solve problems and troubleshoot with cross-functional coordination to ensure root causes and corrective actions are completed for nonconformances on customer products.
Communicate issues or opportunities for improvement identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements.
Participate in quality management teams and support production needs for customer programs.
Collaborate with customers during on-site audits and visits as needed.
Interpret, review, and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and quality control documentation to identify issues and deviations (e.g., revision updates).
Participate in the Corrective Action Board / Quality Clinic for root-cause investigations and corrective actions; assist on internal, customer, and supplier corrective actions.
Participate in supplier quality assessments and supplier audits to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
Interface with customers and suppliers on quality issues; submit deviation requests to customers for QNs.
Maintain, analyze, and distribute required Quality Metrics (QMS KPIs, Management Review).
Provide guidance and training to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
Collaborate with Engineering to determine process controls including gaging requirements and interconnect with Production/Shop Floor management on quality issues and corrective actions.
Assist production by providing specification review and implementation to assure process integrity.
Communicate with internal stakeholders using electronic and analog systems; maintain professional work environment and safety compliance.
Participate in safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal per government regulations and company procedures.
Maintain a clean work environment and assist with other Inspection Department functions as required.
Contribute to sundry engineering activities as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Experience, Education and Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of Manufacturing and Quality Control experience in Aerospace or other complex manufacturing with exacting requirements.
Experience using lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies.
Experience in AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with QMS compliant with AS9100D.
Proficient with ERP systems (Global Shop preferred).
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Understanding of customer design specifications, industry standards (material, coating/plating, NDT, etc.), and GD&T blueprints.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and perform trend analysis and SPC.
Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi-task, and respond with urgency.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of the job. Regular talking or hearing, standing, walking, typing, and handling objects are expected. Lift/move up to 25 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Extended sitting and data entry may be required. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustment. Vision testing for product verification and related activities is required where applicable.
Work Environment This job operates in both a professional office and manufacturing environment. Standard office equipment is used, and the environment can be fast-paced with changing deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Senior Quality Engineer
— Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. Note: This description consolidates responsibilities and qualifications for the Senior Quality Engineer role, removing unrelated postings and boilerplate while preserving the core requirements.
Position Summary
The Senior Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality technical expert and liaison for a dedicated Customer Account, ensuring all product and process requirements are rigorously met. This role requires a strong command of quality systems, processes, and methods, specifically leading and approving all Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and First Article Inspection (FAI) reports. The Senior Quality Engineer applies specialized knowledge to proactively review and interpret the customer\'s technical specifications and drawings and leads cross-functional projects to analyze, modify, and optimize existing equipment, systems, and processes to drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost while maintaining regulatory and customer compliance. The role requires a team-oriented individual who embodies the company values of Passion, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
Own, control, and maintain the integrity of the Quality Management System documentation, including comprehensive management of FAI and NCRs/FARs, ensuring records are current, traceable, and compliant with internal and customer requirements.
Drive compliance and rigorous documentation control for all PPAP submissions, coordinating cross-functionally to compile, verify, and submit the complete package to secure final sign-off.
Lead corrective processes by providing in-depth analysis and advanced statistical data processing, identifying root causes, and verifying the effectiveness of solutions for complex nonconformities and design challenges.
Review quality documentation and records to ensure compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts.
Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems, and protocols for materials processed into partially finished or finished products.
Conduct thorough inspections and audits of aerospace components and systems to ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer quality standards; assist with audits and audit preparations.
Apply knowledge of quality systems to develop or improve systems and products to meet annual goals and regulatory, internal, and customer requirements (ISO 9001, AS9100 & NADCAP).
Solve problems and troubleshoot with cross-functional coordination to ensure root causes and corrective actions are completed for nonconformances on customer products.
Communicate issues or opportunities for improvement identified during quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements.
Participate in quality management teams and support production needs for customer programs.
Collaborate with customers during on-site audits and visits as needed.
Interpret, review, and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and quality control documentation to identify issues and deviations (e.g., revision updates).
Participate in the Corrective Action Board / Quality Clinic for root-cause investigations and corrective actions; assist on internal, customer, and supplier corrective actions.
Participate in supplier quality assessments and supplier audits to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components.
Interface with customers and suppliers on quality issues; submit deviation requests to customers for QNs.
Maintain, analyze, and distribute required Quality Metrics (QMS KPIs, Management Review).
Provide guidance and training to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
Collaborate with Engineering to determine process controls including gaging requirements and interconnect with Production/Shop Floor management on quality issues and corrective actions.
Assist production by providing specification review and implementation to assure process integrity.
Communicate with internal stakeholders using electronic and analog systems; maintain professional work environment and safety compliance.
Participate in safety, hazardous material handling, and disposal per government regulations and company procedures.
Maintain a clean work environment and assist with other Inspection Department functions as required.
Contribute to sundry engineering activities as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Experience, Education and Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of Manufacturing and Quality Control experience in Aerospace or other complex manufacturing with exacting requirements.
Experience using lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies.
Experience in AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with QMS compliant with AS9100D.
Proficient with ERP systems (Global Shop preferred).
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Understanding of customer design specifications, industry standards (material, coating/plating, NDT, etc.), and GD&T blueprints.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and perform trend analysis and SPC.
Ability to adapt, prioritize, multi-task, and respond with urgency.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of the job. Regular talking or hearing, standing, walking, typing, and handling objects are expected. Lift/move up to 25 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Extended sitting and data entry may be required. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustment. Vision testing for product verification and related activities is required where applicable.
Work Environment This job operates in both a professional office and manufacturing environment. Standard office equipment is used, and the environment can be fast-paced with changing deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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