Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Senior Quality Engineer (Repair Station) in Irvine, CA.

The Irvine facility has approximately 150 employees and is the Headquarters for Eaton Aerospace. This site makes the parts that bring jet fuel to and through thousands of aircraft every day.

The Repair Station Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for directing, planning and laying out the details of inspection standards, methods and procedures used by the repair station in complying with all applicable FAA and EASA Regulations, manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations. This position provides support and expertise in all aspects of Plant Quality Systems functions. The Quality Systems include ISO 9001, AS9001, FAA 14 CFR 145, EASA:JAR 145.1 Certifications. Main responsibilities include review and assurance of compliance to FAA/EASA regulatory requirements.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $88837.47 - $140415.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

•    Act as the liaison with all Federal officials and Customers.
•    Maintain and keep current files of pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, specifications, certifications, Repair Station manual, procedures and Airworthiness Directives.
•    Manage the proper execution of FAA form 8130-3 or maintenance release tags/documentation.
•    Manage the final acceptance of all incoming material, including new parts, supplies and the airworthiness of articles which work has been performed outside the repair station by contract.
•    Manage the proper tagging and identification of all parts and components.
•    Provide the continuity of inspection responsibility, assuring completion of required inspection when personnel shift or assignment changes occur. 
•    Manage inspections of completed work before it is approved for return to service, and that the proper inspection and maintenance records, reports, and forms required for such release are properly executed.  
•    Process nonconformances and customer submittals per MRB procedures.
•    Process customer rejected material(s), provide analysis, corrective actions and applicable reports as required per procedures and/or customer requests.. 
•    Provide Quality Assurance support to Suppliers, Customers and internal functions including Manufacturing, Assembly & Test cells and participates in continuous improvement activities in targeted areas
•    Execute the Quality Assurance strategy to ensure product flow consistent with established industry standards, government regulations and various customer requirements
•    Function as Lead Auditor to perform quality system audits to assess compliance to AS9100/ISO 9001 standards, FAA/EASA regulations  and CASE requirements.
•    Host & support Internal, Customer, Supplier and Third Party Audits as required
•    Actively support Cost-Out, Scrap/Rework reduction & improved First Pass Yield site goals and objectives
•    Analyze organizational quality metrics and performs periodic reviews to evaluate results and recommends action plans to Quality Manager to close gaps at an operational level

Required Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution 
•    Minimum of two (2)  years of experience within in a quality function in an Aerospace environment 
•    Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in FAA/EASA Repair Station
•    No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Irvine, CA will be considered for this position.
•    Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
•    This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
•    ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
•    Customer-specific quality registration schemes and certification processes experience (i.e. ISO9001, ISO/TS-16949, AS9100)
•    Previous work experience of problem solving methods such as: Six Sigma, 8D, root cause analysis, and the associated statistical tools used to analyze problems, evaluate and complete improvement projects
•    Working knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements
•    Certified DMIR and Repair person.
 

•    Working knowledge of process auditing techniques to ensure compliance to defined quality requirements
•    Ability to learn product and end user application/specifications, including product testing requirements
•    Knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test and inspection processes
•    Willingness to ‘Think outside the box’ and can work well individually or in a Team environment
•    Strong knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations (e.g. 14 CFR Part 145, 14 CFR Part 21, etc.)

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