Quality Engineer

Who We Are Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers. The Opportunity The Supplier Quality Engineer will perform quality oversight on purchased products to ensure conformance to specification(s). The individual will work in a team environment and perform on-site supplier audits (certification to WI processes, production verifications, failure investigations, procurement issues). Additionally, the Supplier Quality Engineer will: Disposition non-conforming hardware received from the supply base. Manage supplier failure investigations and corrective actions. Monitor supplier performance relative to quality and delivery. Assist Supply Chain Management in selection (or deselection) of suppliers. Work with Supply Chain / Manufacturing to assist with receiving and inspection. Review / approve supplier part / process documentation. Including but not limited to FAIRs, PPAP and Vendor Change requests. Auditing of suppliers (and internal manufacturing cells) processes and documentation and quality management systems. Support the preferred supplier program, part and supplier certification efforts. Develops and maintains various PC computer databases, records, and spreadsheets for statistical and status reporting as required. Accumulates statistical data and creates/updates statistical charts and graphs using Microsoft Office products. Assists quality audit group as needed. This may involve support of 3rd party audits of WI QMS system and various internal auditing. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Readings (GD&T) and how to read drawing notes 0 - 10 years' experience in quality engineering or a related discipline, with a familiarity in PPAP methodologies and supplier quality processes. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to professionally represent Willaims International when interacting with suppliers, 3rd part auditors and, when applicable, OEM customers. Must be willing to travel an average of 25% of the time with some trips taking place on short notice U. S. Citizenship status required Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U. S. Department of State Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.