QA Engineer

Role Summary:
As a QA Engineer, you will support in the development, implementation and running of quality control programs and procedures. This position involves the translation of customer specifications and industry standards into product / process criteria and creating control plans to achieve those requirements. You’ll also coordinate the site activities to sustain a robust Quality Management System that meets both ISO 9001:2015 requirements and product specific certification requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in plant/process validations and qualifications.
• Lead advanced quality planning efforts including customer needs analysis, FMEA and development of product quality plans.
• Assist Quality Manager in development, implementation and monitoring of quality systems and procedures.
• Establish programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities. 
• Assist in the evaluation of suppliers and implementation and monitoring of the supplier improvement process.
• Coordinate resolution of internal and external corrective actions.  
• Provide quality support to functional processes needed from the point of order through delivery, including order entry, design, product development, purchasing, manufacturing, test, and ship.
• Provide guidance, coaching, training and assistance to operations and engineering personnel on quality issues.
• Monitor and perform auditing function to assure compliance to systems and procedures.
• Identify areas for improvement (internal, external, supplier) and develop quality improvement programs utilizing quality tools and statistical techniques.
• Develop quality inspection plans to ensure customer purchase orders and contract requirements are met.  Audit other documents (Bill of Materials, Routers, Work Instructions, etc) to ensure contractual compliance.
• Assist in the resolution of customer complaints and requests.
• Create necessary documentation for ISO 9001 Certification and all site specific applicable standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable manufacturing and regulatory standards.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) events
• Maintain and analyze data to provide information or identify problems for management and stakeholders on the state of a process or product quality
• Create awareness in the Leadership community regarding what opportunities have been discovered or developed and how to realize them
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS or BA Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Be able to interact with the functional areas including manufacturing, purchasing, production and field service/repair to evaluate failure trends, product quality problems, and quality issues.
• Be able to interact with customers and suppliers on quality issues plus resolution of any problems within process and final product acceptance.
• Be able to provide input, guidance and coaching to others to insure continuous improvement.
• Be able to provide quality support for in-process and final inspection to establish quality standards and customers requirements.
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of customer from internal and quality team members to outside final customers.
• Be able to perform and coach others in data analysis and perform root cause analysis.
• Be able to plan, organize and deliver projects/work on schedule to meet performance objectives.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• 5 years relevant experience
• Lead Auditor in Quality Systems Course or equivalent
• Quality Management Systems and/or ISO 9000 Training or equivalent
• Experience with dimensional inspections, Non-destructive Tests, etc.
• Understand Mechanical Design and Geometric Tolerancing
• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt

The pay range for this position is $96,478 - $144,835 USD Annual

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)

• Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources

• Educational Assistance Program

• Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.