Quality Production Specialist 2
Conducts quality process audits in support of the Manufacturing Self-Examination (MSE) Process with emphasis on the review and validation of product build processes, quality procedures and engineering requirements. Supports analysis to identify and evaluate the quality of products, operations and processes. Participates in the investigation to determine root cause of nonconformance of plans. Gathers data and provides recommendations/solutions to nonconformance of plans, products or processes. Assists with the development, modification and documentation of actions to assure problem resolution or to implement corrective/preventive action. Assists in obtaining corrective action on nonconforming plans and hardware/processes and submits for review. Supports concurrence and obtains commitments to support program resolution. Participates and observes the validation associated with corrective action to assure nonconformance has been eliminated. Verifies internal replication systems adhere to Company and regulatory standards and procedures. Creates airplane specific airborne software packages. Conducts audits to ensure media is stored and handled per engineering defined requirements. Works under general supervision.
This position will require communication and coordination with the customer as well as other organizations involved with the production operations for the Apache Helicopter Programs. The position will require second shift work and will be assigned in Apache Final Assembly or Flight Test operations.
Competencies
General• Collaboration
Generally works effectively and cooperatively with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups; establishes and maintains good working relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Normally offers to help work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups when they need assistance.
• Continuous Improvement
Reviews a variety of processes to identify gaps between requirements and current outputs within own and occasionally within other work groups. Identifies potential conditions that contribute to gaps or key variances; explores relationships between conditions and effects; distinguishes causes from symptoms and identifies primary causes. Generates ideas for solutions; analyzes the effect or impact of each solution; selects appropriate solutions. Tests solutions; gathers feedback on effectiveness; reviews impact on baseline measures; modifies solutions as appropriate to ensure effectiveness.
• Customer Focus
Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems.
• Managing Conflict
Generally establishes a clear and compelling rationale for resolving the conflict. Collects information from fellow work group members and occasionally other internal employees to gain some understanding of the conflict. Generally views the conflict from all sides. Stays focused on resolving the conflict and usually avoids personal issues and attacks. Presents and generally seeks potential solutions or positive courses of action. Usually takes a positive action to resolve the conflict in a way that addresses the issue, dissipates the conflict, and maintains the relationship. Summarizes to ensure that all are aware of agreements and required actions.
Technical• Airplane Systems
General knowledge of one or more airplane systems (e.g., Airframe, Component, Power plant, Structure).
• Analytical Skills
Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.
• Assembly Process
General knowledge of assembly and production processes, manufacturing capabilities (e.g., composites, structures), and data needed for defining delivery configurations (e.g., design definition, program directives, engineering drawings, change memos, wiring diagrams and schematics, functional tests, supplier data). Ability to differentiate production (manufacturing) processes and requirements from in-service procedures and requirements.
• Effective Written Comm
General knowledge of different communication materials (e.g., proposals, papers, user guides, reports, articles, promotional materials, brochures, web sites, presentations, speeches). Basic writing ability to assist in preparation of departmental correspondence and documents.
• Operations Processes
General knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed by various Operations departments/disciplines (e.g., Fabrication, Assembly, Tooling, Quality, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering). General knowledge of the interactions between departments/disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-operations processes (e.g., Engineering, Business, Logistics).
• Quality Systems/Standards
General knowledge of the quality system (e.g., Boeing Quality Management System (BQMS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO9001), Aerospace Standard (AS91001).
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have a minimum of two years aerospace inspection or auditing experience?
Do you have a minimum of 6 years of general aerospace knowledge and application?
Do you have experience in aircraft investigations or root cause and corrective actions associated with aerospace production operations?
Typical Education/Experience
AA degree in related discipline and typically 1 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Computer Skills: Must have familiarity with Mesa specific materials management systems, government property processing databases and/or non-conforming materials processing systems. Experience with the Electronic Process Evaluation System (EPES), Electronic Production Acceptance Record (EPAR), Electronic Common Action Tracking System (ECATS), Government On-Line Database (GOLD) government properties system, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Longbow Apache Preshop Analysis Repair Record (Laparr) system is a plus. Additional Education a plus in Apollo Root Cause Analysis, ISO9000/90001, AS9100, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Non-Conforming Product Control and Materials Management. The position will require second shift work and will be assigned in Apache Final Assembly or Flight Test operations.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Boeing Military Aircraft
- Program Operating Executive
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/16/2012
