QA Engineer

Category (For Job Seekers)QualityLocation15201 - EMS Pleasant Prairie WI USA - Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 US (Primary)Job DescriptionJob PurposeThe Quality Engineer provides quality engineering and assurance to ensure products and services are produced to exceed customer requirements and expectations. The quality engineer works in conjunction with other business and engineering disciplines using a cross-functional approach to ensure new/improved and current products and processes are in compliance with applicable quality management systems, standards, and regulations.Nature of Duties/ResponsibilitiesLead quality planning activities for new product release projects, including verification and validation plansContributes to validation planning for new and existing processesDetermines quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processesPrepares reports and presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendationsDesign and implement inspection methods, equipment, acceptance criteria and sampling plansInitiate or assist in cost reductions of product inspectionsEnsure effective product engineering control and transfer to productionProvide validation, sampling, and statistical analysis support to other functions in the organizationLead Quality issue resolution by applying root cause methodologiesWorks under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the performance of majority of dutiesEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related degree plus a minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing, quality engineering (preferred) in a manufacturing environment, OR equivalent experience.Must have thorough knowledge of and experience with Mechanical Assembly products.Posses a understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethicsAble to define and/or interpret problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusionsEffectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and suppliers Interpret an extensive variety of industry standards, technical instructions, drawings, and specificationsHave a thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvementsAbility to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods to facilitate process analysis and improvementsUnderstand readiness processes and requirementsSkills and Ability ExpectationsProblem solving using root cause methodologiesApplying statistics and software in data analysisApplication of failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)Excellent organizational and communication skillsFlexibility for handling a wide range of activitiesAbility to work under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize tasks with strict deadlinesTeaches others new processes and procedures.RECRUITERS WILL NOT BE USED TO FILL POSITIONSanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer