Overview

Overview: Why United Rotorcraft? Based in Englewood, Colorado, United Rotorcraft designs and modifies mission-critical aircraft supporting air medical, firefighting, military, law enforcement, and other specialized operations.As a Quality Engineer , you'll play a key role in ensuring our aircraft products and materials meet the highest standards for quality, regulatory compliance, and customer requirements . You'll work across teams to maintain quality processes and help ensure the safety and reliability of the aircraft solutions we deliver. Pay Salary Range: $70,717 - $88,410 annually Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, technical expertise, certifications, and overall qualifications. This position is also eligible for Air Methods' comprehensive employee benefits package.Responsibilities: Supplier Quality Monitor supply chain KPI's, including Supplier OTD (Past due), product defects (NCR), and waste Communicate engineering and manufacturing specifications to supplier technical teams Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer in managing problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers to eliminate recurrence of non conforming product Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer to resolve supplier technical issues in a timely manner to ensure continuity of supply Serve as back-up to the Supplier Quality Engineer with supplier performance improvement projects to increase supplier capability; projects may include process/workflow analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 5S and Kaizen eventsManagement Review Perform quality and performance data analysis; provide to management team to support Business/Management Review meetings Document minutes during Business/Management Review MeetingsCorrective/Preventive Action Lead activities with stakeholders for root cause analysis, FMEA, and other quality and risk management tools to investigate trends and develop corrective and preventive action plans Document minutes for the CAPA meetings Perform audits to verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive action plans Review and audit procedures, and performs internal Quality System and quality assurance audits to ensure actions taken are effective while maintaining continued compliance with applicable regulations and standards (ISO9001/AS9100, FAA, DOD)Quality Systems Audits Lead Quality Systems audits (e.g., escorting auditors) Audit internal processes and procedures to establish compliance to current, applicable requirementsDocument Control Guide operational departments as needed with technical writing & approvals of QMS documents (e.g., procedures, work instructions, forms)Training Provide education and guidance as needed to management and staff for Quality Systems processes, quality assurance activities, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards Conduct new hire and ongoing Quality Systems training (ISO9001/AS9100)Additional Job Requirements Regular scheduled attendance Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies. Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.Education & Experience Associate's degree in a technical field; or 2 years related experience and/or training in manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience BS in management, technical, or related field, or demonstrated relevant and equivalent industry experienc