Join Our Team as a Quality Engineer: Shape the Future of Product Excellence!
The Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and compliance throughout various stages, including new product introductions (NPI), production, and customer-facing activities. This position leads initiatives for continuous improvement and supports the overall quality management system, ensuring that all products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Verify product conformance by gathering information from engineering specifications and work instructions.
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with ISO standards.
Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external partners to facilitate problem-solving.
Prepare and conduct customer-specific quality presentations, both virtually and on-site.
Promote continuous improvement and Lean principles across the organization.
Develop and execute quality control protocols and guidelines.
Perform inspections and approvals in line with manufacturing specifications and performance requirements.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal resources to address nonconformance's and implement corrective actions.
Conduct internal audits of procedures as required.
Other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, engineering, or management field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years in a quality role, or 8 years of related experience.
Familiarity with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
Other Requirements:
5 years of experience as a quality professional supporting both military and non-military customers is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with ERP and statistical analysis tools.
Knowledge of materials, components, and methods used in electronic systems, including printed circuit board assemblies, is highly desirable.
Proficient in RCCA, PFMEA, CAPA, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies is preferred.
Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Strong organizational skills to manage hard copy and electronic information efficiently.
Exceptional time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and analyze customer specifications, scientific and technical documents, and legal reports.
Capable of communicating effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Mathematical Skills:
Proficient in applying advanced mathematical concepts and performing statistical analyses relevant to quality control.
Reasoning Ability:
Strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
ASQ CQE or CQM Certification is preferred, but not required.
Physical Demands:
Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands for various tasks.
Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional loud noise levels.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.