Quality Engineer Associate - Level 1
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Description
Standard Job Description
Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. citizen
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related STEM field
- Familiarization with engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical/electrical inspection methods, including:
- Developing inspection plans
- Performing First‑Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements
- Identifying, documenting, and driving corrective actions for supplier quality deficiencies
- Work on‑site in a manufacturing environment (must be able to stand for extended periods and use required Personal Protective Equipment)
Desired Skills
- Familiar with Quality Engineering tools like (DMAIC, RCCA, 8D,etc.)
- Knowledge with source inspection, special‑process surveys, purchase‑order reviews, and supplier surveillance activities
- Demonstrated leadership and customer‑relationship management abilities
- Experience with blue‑light/structured‑light inspection