Quality Engineer Join us as we look to the future! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming Quality Engineer II need at our Sumner location. SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to Excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities. Location: Sumner Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm Benefits Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available) Dental, Vision, Prescription Life and AD&D Insurance Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available for immediate use; prorated first year Position The Quality Engineer is responsible for improving product quality, increasing process efficiency, and reducing operating costs by reducing variation in the inputs to manufacturing. The Quality Engineer will ensure customer satisfaction by improving products and through processes inspection methods to analyze product quality. The Quality Engineer will establish metrics to monitor effectiveness of processes and adjust, as necessary. Responsibilities Active participation in company New Product Introduction (NPI) process - Act as the Quality department's focal in establishing and releasing new products to the manufacturing floor by creating Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and Control Plans. The Quality Engineer will work with Manufacturing and Engineering personnel to ensure smooth transition of new product from the planning stage through delivery of product to the customer. Support AS9100 requirements. Participate as the Quality focal for internal/external corrective actions resulting from non-conformances. Provide guidance to teams in performing immediate action activities, drilling down to a root cause statement, and developing a robust action plan to implement effective and sustainable solutions. Perform process audits to assess compliance, capability and effectiveness of various manufacturing processes and specifications. Help to develop and maintain metrics that show the current condition of the processes and help to improve the manufacturing process. Support the Quality team by providing clear, accurate information. Create Standard Work Instructions (SWI's) as needed to allow for easier cross training of personnel. Research and analyze specifications to make sound decisions based on customer/industry documentation. Review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure completeness and compliance with the AS9102 standard. Participate in continuous improvement activities pertaining to customer feedback, management, manufacturing, and supply chain processes Required Qualifications Excellent communication skills. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining perspective to make decisions. Strong and collaborative relationships with upper management, peers, and production team members. Able to utilize data driven problem solving, searching for root cause and addressing issues. Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to address conflict directly, working to resolve differences proactively. Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, and related measurement methods and techniques. Ability to specify, negotiate and document agreements related to supplier quality requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experien