Quality Engineer

QA EngineerAs a QA Engineer, you will support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality control programs, procedures, and systems. This position involves the translation of customer specifications and industry standards into product / process criteria and creating control plans to achieve those requirements. You'll also coordinate the site activities to sustain a robust Quality Management System that meets both ISO 9001:2015 requirements, applicable product certifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.Responsibilities:Assist Quality Manager in development, implementation and monitoring of quality systems and procedures.Monitor and perform auditing function to assure compliance to systems and procedures.Create necessary documentation for ISO 9001 Certification and all site specific applicable standards.Ensure compliance with applicable manufacturing and regulatory standards.Lead advanced quality planning efforts including customer needs analysis, FMEA and development of product & process quality plans.Develop quality inspection plans to ensure customer purchase orders and contract requirements are met. Audit other documents (Bill of Materials, Routers, Work Instructions, etc) to ensure contractual compliance.Provide quality support to functional processes needed from the point of order through delivery, including order entry, design, product development, purchasing, manufacturing, test, and ship.Identify areas for improvement (internal, external, supplier) and develop quality improvement programs utilizing quality tools and statistical techniques.Maintain and analyze data to provide information or identify problems for management and stakeholders on the process and product performance.Communicate quality risks, improvement opportunities, and recommended actions to site leadership and cross-functional teams.Assist in the resolution of customer complaints and requests.Coordinate internal and external corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including root-cause analysis, action-plan development, effectiveness verification, and closure.Provide guidance, coaching, training and assistance to operations and engineering personnel on quality issues.Assist in the evaluation of suppliers and implementation and monitoring of the supplier improvement process.Participate in Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) eventsOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 5-7 years relevant experienceDemonstrated ability to interact with the functional areas including Commercial Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Production and Field Service to evaluate failure trends, product quality problems, and quality issues.Demonstrated ability to provide input, guidance and coaching to others to ensure continuous improvement.Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and deliver projects/work on schedule to meet performance objectives.Proficient in Microsoft Office.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Qualifications / Skills:Lead Auditor in Quality Systems Course or equivalentQuality Management Systems and/or ISO 9000 Training or equivalentExperience with dimensional inspections, Non-destructive Tests, etc.Understand Mechanical Design and Geometric TolerancingSix Sigma Black Belt/Green BeltThe pay range for this role is 99,758.46 - 149,759.65 USD Annual.Benefits Starting from Day 1:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D InsuranceShort- and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness ResourcesEducational Assistance ProgramTime off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.