Quality Engineer at American Precision Avionics in Duluth, MN

American Precision Avionics, a contract manufacturer located in Duluth, Minnesota, specializes in custom wiring harnesses, custom cable assemblies, box builds, kitting VAVE, and other wire services for the aerospace industry.

• Develop, apply, implement and maintain quality requirements, standards and written processes for development, manufactured and purchased products to ensure product consistency, safety and compliance with customer specifications.
• Serve as the primary Quality Assurance resource to department supervisor(s) for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing Quality Assurance and the customer.
• Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection. Inspect and test materials, equipment, processes, and finished products to verify adherence to quality and safety standards
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents, and reports
• Process & Product Improvement
  Recommend and implement preventive and corrective actions to enhance product safety and quality
  Participate in new product launches, redesigns, and process changes to ensure design-process compatibility
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, procurement) to improve quality and productivity
• Maintain and improve Quality system certification and objectives.
• Prepare and present reports on quality and safety issues to management
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives.
• Minimal travel within North America.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• 2 to 5 years Manufacturing and/or Quality work experience. Electrical Engineering background highly preferable.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or STEM equivalent.
• Quality related professional training and/or experience such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, IPC-A-620, ISO 9001/AS9100 Auditor, or equivalent
• Good understanding and working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 or AS9100 (preferred).
• Experience with other Quality Systems and regulatory agencies such as FAA, SAE, UL and OSHA
• Familiarity with Lean Principals, Control Plans, FMEAs, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventive Action Plans, Statistics, Supplier management.
• Competence in performing quality system audits.
• Innovative problem-solving approach
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) a plus, but not mandatory.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Desire and ability to work independently.
• Customer-oriented with outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection, control methods, control techniques, and documenting inspection. Knowledge of conformity and documenting conformance and nonconformance.
• Skilled at auditing both internal and external processes for objective and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with OSHA audits and safe work practices in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong computer skills including QA applications, spreadsheets, and ERP systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and solve practical problems.