Primary Responsibilities
Maintain and ensure continuous compliance with
NADCAP requirements
for
Fluid Distribution Systems (FDS)
and
Welding special processes
.
Develop, implement, and maintain
special process procedures
, work instructions, and control plans in line with
NADCAP, AS9100, and customer requirements
.
Ensure proper implementation and control of
welding processes
, including procedure qualifications (
WPS/PQR
), welder qualifications, and process validations.
Ensure compliance of
FDS processes
, including cleanliness control, contamination prevention, pressure testing, assembly, and handling requirements.
Plan, support, and execute
NADCAP audits
(initial, surveillance, and re‑accreditation) for FDS and Welding.
Act as
process owner
for assigned special processes and ensure day‑to‑day compliance on the shop floor.
Conduct
process risk assessments
and ensure adequacy of controls through
PFMEA and Control Plans
.
Identify gaps during audits or internal reviews and implement
root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions
.
Monitor
process performance metrics
and ensure process capability, repeatability, and stability where applicable.
Coordinate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure
process discipline and compliance
.
Ensure calibration, validation, and maintenance of
special process equipment, tooling, and fixtures
.
Maintain traceability of materials, consumables, parameters, and process records as required by NADCAP.
Support
customer audits and regulatory assessments
related to special processes.
PRI Activities handling and implementation.
Additional Duties
Conduct
internal NADCAP self‑audits
and layered process audits for FDS and Welding.
Drive
continuous improvement
initiatives related to yield, defects, rework, and audit findings.
Support training and qualification of
operators, welders, inspectors
, and technicians on special process requirements.
Ensure availability and control of
approved procedures, specifications, and revision‑controlled documents
.
Support investigation of
process deviations, escapes, and non‑conformances
related to special processes.
Coordinate with external suppliers for
NADCAP‑approved special process outsourcing
, as applicable.
Provide backup support for fellow
Special Process / Quality engineers
when required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
(Mechanical, Metallurgical, Aerospace, or equivalent).
5–8 years of experience
in
Aerospace Special Processes
, preferably
FDS and Welding
.
Strong working knowledge of
NADCAP (Welding)
and applicable
FDS checklists
, along with
AS9100
.
Hands‑on experience with
Welding processes
, procedure qualification, parameter control, and inspection methods.
Strong understanding of
FDS requirements
, including cleanliness, contamination control, pressure testing, and assembly practices.
Experience in
NADCAP audit preparation, closure of non‑conformances, and sustaining accreditation
.
Proficiency in
Root Cause Analysis, 8D, PFMEA, SPC
, and corrective action methodologies.
Ability to interpret
customer specifications, aerospace standards, and regulatory requirements
.
Strong
analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
.
Effective
communication and coordination skills
for working with internal teams and external auditors.
Proficient in
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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