The Opportunity

Umbra Cuscinetti, Inc., (UCI) is one of two U.S. bases for the Italian-owned UmbraGroup, a visionary operation revolutionizing motion solutions in aerospace, industrial and energy markets. Umbra has been designing and manufacturing precision ballscrews and high precision components for the aerospace industry for over 50 years. Worldwide it now supports 18 global aircraft manufacturers and over 60 military, commercial, regional, and business jet aircraft programs. UCI specializes in design engineering, gear manufacturing and complex assemblies for a worldwide clientele.

The Role
The Quality Engineer II will be expected to play a major role in managing and implementing UCI’s Quality Management System, providing advanced to expert statistical focus on process improvements used in the manufacturing of product at UCI.
The Quality Engineer II will work with a team to coordinate the facility’s quality interactions and all quality related functions; develop management tools and strategies to ensure that UCI meets Customer, AS9100 and Nadcap expectations for quality compliance, certifications, and inter-company communication. Our employees embrace and exemplify the Umbra Group values of FIRST – Focus on the Customer, Innovation, Respect, Social Responsibility & Teamwork.

The Perks - No probationary period, all benefits start upon hire!

Paid Time Off – 5 weeks/year

12 Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with key customer representatives, including occasional customer site visits.
• Drives timely root cause analysis and implementation of permanent preventative and corrective actions for quality issues working directly with manufacturing teams, customers and suppliers.
• Develops and establishes quality management system procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer specifications and contract requirements.
• Supports AS9100, NADCAP and Customer Audits.
• Performs internal product and process audits, and external supplier audits ensuring compliance with Quality Management System. Develops and initiates programs to improve internal and supplier performance.
• Uses methodical and systemic analytical approaches to perform effective RCCA’s. Assesses quality performance trends and leads improvement efforts.
• Writes work instructions, process, and procedure documents to ensure compliance with product, process, customer, and system requirements.
• Develops statistical process controls by applying and maintaining applicable control charts, providing training and coaching of others throughout the organization in SPC methodology.
• Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continual improvement, lean manufacturing, 5s’, and cost reduction activities to areas of production.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum of 3 years Quality experience within the aerospace industry.
• Advanced experience as a Quality Engineer and/or equivalent Manufacturing/Military experience/Aerospace Certificates; Bachelor’s degree in Quality, or Manufacturing Technology preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing and Materials Processes/Techniques
• Advanced to Expert knowledge of AS9100 and RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action)
• Strong understanding of customer and program specification requirements
• Certification - ASQ – CQA, CQE, CQM, BB or similar accreditation is preferable
• Ability to mentor Quality Inspectors, Quality Admins, and Level 1 QE’s
• Advanced problem-solving Skills
• Displays skills in statistical analysis
• Advanced process and / or systems auditor
• Highly motivated and demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Organizes and manages multi-department RCCA teams to improve process efficiency and resolve issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills. Ability to interface effectively with personnel, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be fluently proficient in the utilization of engineering drawings / material and process specifications.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently and efficiently, with minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience successfully communicating and implementing Quality standards and policies.
• Experience with inspection tools and methodologies.
• Advanced to Expert knowledge of 8D, 5 WHY, 3A, SPC, FMEA, GR&R, Six Sigma Methodologies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) by the American Society for Quality strongly desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics ERP strongly desired

Computer Skills:

Must be computer knowledgeable in Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Language, Math, and Reasoning Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer drawings, Quality documents, legal documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and Quality procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from customers or regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to management or coworkers.

Experienced with geometric measurement and dimensional tolerancing. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment:

Mostly an office working environment, but the position involves a certain amount of time spent on the factory floor working in a manufacturing environment where the noise levels are low to moderate. Safety glasses and hearing protection are required.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 425-405-3500.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “EEO is the Law” and its accompanying temporary supplement: https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm.

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