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 Company’s 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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