Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

The Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for product and process quality through implementation of Quality Programs, systems and process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills who is proficient in utilizing quality tools to solve problems and drive continuous improvement efforts. This position is responsible for the following:

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the support and improvement of the Companys current ISO9001 QMS.
• Assist with preparation and reporting of Quality Management Review

• Participate in Quality System Audits to the current ISO9001 standard
• Support Document Control activities
• Provide applicable ISO training to new employees, and when changes occur to applicable ISO core documents.
• Liaise with customers with quality related issues (complaints, surveys, certifications, etc.)
• Lead efforts to continuously improve QMS processes, manufacturing product yields, as well as reduce customer complaints and aftermarket Incidents (Non-conformances).
• Lead KAIZEN, or other continuous improvement projects to support business objectives.
• Participate / facilitate teams to identify and implement improvements and permanent corrective actions.
• Facilitate the creation and successful execution of Control Plans and Quality Plans
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data/nonconformances, using statistical analysis methods to drive quality improvements. Quickly escalate important insights to Operations.
• Assist with validation efforts of new suppliers; qualification of new parts; and the on-going surveillance activities (audits/surveys) for critical suppliers.
• Lead/support supplier issues and corrective action; follow up activities; and the development and improvement capabilities to drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor key supplier performance by analysis of production line statistics, field data, inspections, and audits.
• Develop effective measurement systems and quality inspection methods to ensure all manufactured components meet quality requirements.
• Administer/participate in MRB activities related to supplier and production non-conformances.
• Champion applicable customer complaints.
• Provide sound problem-solving methodologies in identification, communication and resolution to quality issues.
• Review/approve changes to engineering drawings and documents through the ECN process and take applicable actions in areas of responsibility.
• Support incoming inspection and outgoing inspection activities as needed.
• Oversee Calibration program
  

Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering (EE, ME, IE); other technical degree considered with relevant experience.

• Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance/Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment within a Quality Department or similar related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of current ISO 9001 QMS standard
• Good project management skills with ability to manage time & set priorities

• Strong problem solving, facilitation and analytical abilities.
• Possess technical skills and knowledge of quality control systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize
  

Desired Skills:

• Certified Six Sigma Black or Green Belt
• ASQ Certifications (CQA, CQE, etc.)
• Proficient in principles of Root Cause Analysis
• Familiarity with APQQ, PPAPs, Control plans, FMEAs, capability studies, GR&R
• Experience using Minitab or JMP, MS Excel (including VBA), MS Visio

We offer full benefits and competitive compensation.

Salary range: $70,500 - $117,500 depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k) with generous match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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