Who is Senior plc?
Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 30 operating businesses in 13 countries. Senior designs, manufactures and markets high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace, defense, and land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.
Our global values underpin what we do, and how we do it …
Safety – Integrity – Customer Focus – Respect & Trust – Accountability – Excellence
Who is SSP?
Senior Aerospace SSP, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and qualifying complex ducting systems for aerospace applications. Since its humble roots in 1945, the campus has now expanded to include a 59,000 sq. ft high-volume production facility, in addition to its legacy 131,000 ft2 main buildings which combined, accommodate over 500 employees. Vertically integrated with its own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO certified engineering lab, Senior Aerospace SSP acquired by Senior PLC in 1995 and has continued its expansion into new programs and technologies.
What does the job involve?
Summary: Responsible for implementing and maintaining the quality requirements of AS9100 Rev D on projects within the aerospace industry. Knowledge of the current standards accepted by government and industry for specification requirements for precision metal products. Knowledge of inspection and quality control practice prevailing throughout industry and of applicable company policies and standards. Wide knowledge of technical terminology. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in technical writing. Ability to investigate technical problems methodically and to evaluate them objectively. Plan and present to management any required procedure, method, tool, etc. that will enhance the quality of the product being manufactured by reducing cost, increasing efficiency and effectiveness, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:
- Review all customer-imposed quality documents to determine applicability to specific SSP operations and assess compliance. Independently decided and approve or direct corrections as necessary.
- Review SSP documents relating to quality to assure compliance with customer specifications and contractual requirements.
- Evaluate corrective action taken, as requested by customer, is conclusive.
- Maintain a standard procedure (Quality Manual to encompass all SSP’s customer’s quality requirements).
- Interface with customers to maintain a stable working relationship, and MRB activities.
- Generate lesson plans and participate in the training of inspection personnel, when required.
- Review shop planning for adequate inspection points incorporation into the manufacturing processes.
- Verify (via inspection functions) the customer receives a product of the quality requirement per Purchase Order, B/P, Spec’s, etc.
- Monitor Quality Metrics, including Scrap and Rework costs, identify responsibilities, repetitiveness, etc., and initiate improvement projects to maintain or exceed company goals.
- Justify all costs (labor, equipment, etc.) are minimum and required.
- Follow all Senior policies and procedure.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the above, Engineers are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- BS Degree in an Engineering discipline or another technical field required.
- 3+ years of experience in an aerospace quality manufacturing environment.
Required Skills:
- Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Other Skills: Must perform the job successfully. Must have prior experience in Quality Systems Administration; experience in Quality system auditing and customer audits; have through knowledge of quality procedures; and prior experience in data analysis (Cost of Quality Nonconformance Trends, Scrap and Rework reports and charts, supplier performance evaluations and trends). Knowledge of up-to-date inspection and control methods in the metal industry; the ability to understand, modify and interpret, complex technical information and to draw valid conclusions, extreme conscientiousness. Ability to work under pressure.
ITAR Compliance:
• Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/ or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.
Why join SSP?
Senior Aerospace SSP is the leader of innovative design and manufacturing methods in the area of complex aerospace systems. Joining out team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join out team!
If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: Drug Test, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.