Quality Engineer, Armtec Defense TechnologiesArmtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec's world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades. Company ProfileCompany: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and CountermeasuresJob OverviewTitle: Quality EngineerJob Family: Quality EngineersReports to: Site LeaderWorks with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employeesLocation: Coachella, CaliforniaType: Full-TimeJob SummaryThe Quality Engineer is part of an internal Integrated Product Team (IPT) of manufacturing, engineering, Program Management, and support staff (Maintenance, Purchasing, etc.). The Quality Engineer participates in all ares of Armtec's Quality Management System QMS) and provides systems support for the various quality functions including contract and purchase order review, interpretation of contractual quality requirements and plans for compliance, data collection and analysis, and preparation of quality management system documentation. The Quality Engineer designs and manages process improvement projects as team leader and facilitator, and they support Armtec's continual improvement efforts including ISO 9001:2008, internal audits Lean Six Sigma, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).Primary ResponsibilitiesCustomer point of contact for all quality topics for assigned programs. Maintain excellent customer relations.Manages and supervises direct report quality inspectors for assigned programs.Applies systematic problem solving and improvement concepts in a team environment to resolve product quality issues.Prepares test plans for conducting experimental trials and qualification of tooling to support improvement efforts, including any required Management of Change (MOC) documentation, work instructions, maintenance work orders and subsequent Capital Expense Requests (CERs).Analyzes cost of quality and performance data to plan and deploy improvement efforts. Provide routine, accurate reports to senior management and program team members, as required.Reads and understands customer requirements, product drawings and specifications and provide written interpretation for performance. Understands, is able to generate, and oversees the timely completion of quality documentation required for the approval of production deliveries.Participates in all areas of Armtec's quality management system.Provides input in areas not specific to quality assurance but essential to Armtec's Shared Values and team based management structure.Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.Understands and lives by Armtec's ethics and business conduct policies.QualificationsBachelor of Science degree, preferably in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or Manufacturing. One to five years experience in Quality Engineering or comparable work experience. Knowledge of Government specifications, contracts, and ISO 9001:2008 requirements. Knowledge of management systems for improving quality, i.e. benchmarking, project management, six-sigma, experimental design. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and Statistical Process Control (SPC).Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.Armtec CompetenciesArmtec seeks leaders who demonstrate a positive outlook; sense of urgency, professionalism; cool under pressure; approachability, charismatic leadership, interpersonal savvy, motivational skills, conflict management, assessing people, organizing, planning, priority setting, building effective teams, managerial courage, fairness to direct reports and relentless drive for results.Education & Professional Work Experience RequirementsMust be authorized to work in the U.S.To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. GovernmentWork Hours & Travel4/10 workweek with some overtime on Fridays or weekends as necessary, to meet program objectives.Some US travel may be required, normally a few multi-day trips per year.To ApplyPlease apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected VetSalary Range: $68,432 - $119,168/AnnualBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contributionFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment InsuranceDisability InsuranceParent Leave PayEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)VacationSick LeaveHolidays (9 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)401(k) matchingTuition Assistance