Quality Engineer

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

-Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a STEM related field or higher with 1+ year of experience or equivelant combined education/experience

-Strong written and oral communication skills.

-Ability to work independently and as a team player.

-Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

-This position requires the ability to obtain a secret clearance within a year of starting, therefore all candidates need to be US Citizens.

Desired Skills

-Bachelors degree in a STEM related field and 2+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

-Working knowledge of MES systems

-Working knowledge of GD&T, FMEAs, and Root Cause and Corrective Action processes.

-Experience in Six-Sigma green belt techniques and statistical process control methods.

-Discrete and/or Micro-electronics experience.

-J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 familiarization.

-ASQ CQE.