Quality Assurance Engineer III Job Description

Quality Assurance Engineer III performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Being a Quality Assurance Engineer III typically reports to a manager. The Quality Assurance Engineer III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Quality Assurance Engineer III typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.

Quality Assurance Engineer III Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer III to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and advise Quality Assurance testers;
  • Support user acceptance testing by creating, executing and reporting of test strategies/plans, test cases, and automated test scripts;
  • Debug, troubleshoot and document application and system issues and solutions;
  • Other duties as assigned;
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly trending, including Statistical Process Control documentation, and support the Quality Management Review Process;
  • Adhere to SNC Policies, Procedures, and Compliance regulations (internal and external);
  • Represent Quality in MRB by coordinating activities, maintaining MRB records, and dispositioning parts;
  • Specify production and QA inspection points for designed products; Assist production team with development of product documentation;
  • Develop, review and approve validations and completion reports for new and existing products, processes and equipment;
  • Participate in the execution of Process FMEA and other applicable risk analysis documentation as deemed appropriate;
  • Assign quality codes on purchase requisitions to suppliers to meet customer and internal requirements;
  • Audit internal procedures and processes in accordance with company/contract requirements;
  • Interface with Customer and Program Management to complete customer reviews, inspections, tests, and audits; coordinate follow-up actions;
  • Coordinate with various departments to disposition supplier rejections and discrepant material;
  • Verify product design incorporates customer requirements and establishes inspection controls.

Requirements:

  • Application of product and process nonconformance and root cause analysis (problem solving skills);
  • Certifications – IPC J-STD-001 Electronic soldering, NASA 8739.1 Conformal Coat, 8739.4 Crimping;
  • Use of basic inspection tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc…) and visual inspection using microscopes;
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills;
  • Demonstrates knowledge of statistical sampling and analysis;
  • Able to prioritize projects to meet organizational goals and objectives;
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences;
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision;
  • Working experience on CMM equipment;
  • Basic motor and electronic component knowledge;
  • Related Quality experience with a good working knowledge of Quality System requirements, contract quality requirements and inspection;
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent;
  • Certifications: ASQ CQE preferred;
  • AS9100 and/or ISO9001 knowledge, ability to coordinate and perform audits to standards;
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.