Job Description
Job Description: At Saab in West Lafayette, IN, you have the opportunity to join a team that manufactures the rear section of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. This flagship facility utilizes advanced manufacturing techniques and leverages research and development to support Saab’s broad product portfolio. As Saab continues to expand their team in West Lafayette, IN, we are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to help develop a world-class Quality function. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in the aerospace industry, experience working with DCMA, and is able to work as part of a team to solve problems and develop/improve processes. Interested internal applicants should submit an up-to-date resume for consideration. Responsibilities will include: Implement and execute the Quality Management System principles and processes for a new site Support a high-urgency production line by responding to Andon calls and processing Nonconformances in a timely fashion Lead corrective action teams to implement effective solutions to quality problems and bring 8Ds to closure in a timely fashion Serve as an effective liaison between Saab and customer entities such as DCMA Support process development by integrating quality policy into procedures and continual process improvement Monitor the assembly cycle and perform regular tests/inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible Monitor and analyze risk while preparing risk mitigation plans with root cause analysis and systemic problem solving Participate as a member of the Material Review Board team and lead proposed corrective actions Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while ensuring compliance for our customer, production, and supply chain functions Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance Train future team members in quality principles and systems Contribute to a