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Plant Quality Engineer

Location: 

Macomb, MI, US, 48042

Business Unit:  Systems and Support
Function:  Quality

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH. 

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Plant Quality Engineer for our facility in Macomb, MI.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high quality product is delivered to our customers
  • Understand and analyze complex problems and derive solutions
  • Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas, and concepts to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Executive Management
  • Determine material review board dispositions for product nonconformances
  • Use data analytics for products/processes to investigate nonconformance history, identify trends, and drive action to reduce defects
  • Identify opportunities for quality improvements and remove non-value-added waste
  • Lead and participate in nonconformance investigations to analyze and determine root cause, define corrective actions, and ensure corrective action implementation is effective
  • Participate in program and quality assurance reviews
  • Track and report monthly quality performance metrics
  • Review customer drawings and specifications and to fully understand requirement flow downs
  • Prepare and review quality documentation including policies, procedures, processes, and First Articles to ensure compliance to internal and external requirements
  • Conduct internal audits of products, processes and procedures and act as a credible escort for internal and external auditors
  • Understand the design intent, requirements, and specifications of our products as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls and failure modes
  • Provide support in development and evaluation of product and process capability, process control plans, analysis of conditions, and process audits with the objective of improving process performance and capability.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience in Aerospace manufacturing quality
  • AS9100 Experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience with machined components
  • Experience in reading machined product drawings
  • Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Demonstrated work ethic
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
  • 3+ years of experience in a Quality Role in an Aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Trained
  • Experience with Dimensional Inspection Techniques
  • Lean or Six Sigma experience
  • Experience with Advanced Quality Processes (PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, 8D, A3 Problem Solving)
  • Compliance and Regulatory experience
  • Experience facilitating effective Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
  • Working knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) standards, practices and Customer engagement.
  • Experience with New Product Introduction and Program Start-up
  • Proven track record of understanding and managing First Article Inspection

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation, etc.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment
  • Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or paper format

Triumph Offers Outstanding Benefits, Including:

  • Flexible Time Off
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance starting on your first day
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
  • Recognition and Service Award Programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Onsite Fitness Center – Free!
  • Climate controlled environment

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

  1. Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders.  We value safety, diversity, and respect.
  2. Teamwork – Win as One team-one company.  Solicit help and assist others.
  3. Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality.  Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
  4. Innovation – Passion for growing the business.  Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
  5. Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate.  Proactively solve problems.

 

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes.  All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.  A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.


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