Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will supervise the Quality Assurance Technicians and assist the Quality Assurance Team in addressing and resolving customer concerns. You will provide technical support and mentorship to Quality Technicians, ensuring the application of quality assurance and improvement processes. This role requires continuous skill enhancement and knowledge upgrading to improve personal effectiveness and guide less experienced personnel. You will facilitate root cause analysis for product defects and implement corrective actions, ensuring compliance with national and international standards and regulatory and customer quality requirements.
Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians as directed by the Quality Manager.
• Assist in processing and resolving customer concerns as required.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to Quality Technicians.
• Understand and apply quality assurance and improvement processes.
• Continuously upgrade skills and provide training to less experienced personnel.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for product defects.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards and quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and coworkers.
• Support the ISO9001 Quality System actively.
• Maintain a safe work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Practice positive customer relations and problem-solving.
• Ensure calibration of tooling and proper record storage.
• Conduct audits and prepare documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain controls of documentation procedures.
• Utilize the Inventory Management System for required transactions.
• Generate and analyze performance data reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Fundamentals.
• Statistical analysis and SPC Software experience.
• ISO 9001 and AS9120 experience.
• APQP / PPAP experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with basic inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Ability to work under remote or offsite supervision.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Regular, reliable attendance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fasteners.
• Exposure to ISO and TS standards.
• Department of Defense (DOD) experience.
• Experience with Optical Comparator, Hardness Tester, and Plug Gages.
• Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies.

Work Environment

The position allows for remote or offsite supervision and requires up to 25% travel. The work environment adheres to ISO 9001 standards, and safety guidelines must be followed at all times. The role may involve the use of various inspection equipment, including calipers and micrometers, and requires the maintenance of a safe and unobstructed work area.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Winston Salem,NC.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2025.
About Actalent


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