The quality engineer designs, installs, and evaluates quality assurance (qa) process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.
designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment.
analyzes production and service limitations and standards.
monitors manufacturing process, fabrication, inspection, test and shipping activities.
recommends revision of specifications.
formulates or helps formulate qa policies and procedures and conducts training on qa concepts and tools.
interfaces with all other engineering functions in benchmark and with customers and suppliers on quality-related issues.
responsibilities
perform a comprehensive analysis of complex contract requirements to determine what quality characteristics are to be controlled; manufacturing, inspection, test equipment required; special controls for unique processes, special skills needed and the insurance of their proper application
review test reports and failure analysis reports for acceptability; ensure corrective action
participate in material review board actions and initiate appropriate corrective actions; prepare and/or approve corrective action reports and documentation in response to customer inquiries or complaints regarding inspection, test and production activities
plan and participate in the verification (first article configuration inspection) of hardware versus drawing/specifications and coordinate this effort with customer personnel
maintain state-of-the-art knowledge by keeping abreast of techniques and methods by way of contact with other industries, current publications and advanced education and membership in professional societies/organizations
qualifications
4 year engineering or technical degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management
8+ years of electronics manufacturing experience; 1+ years in a leadership role; ability to lead strategic quality initiatives; accredited certification (cqe); master of advanced technologies and applications;
english proficiency
proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
ability to work individually or in teams
understanding of and ability to use metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g. Defect per million opportunities (dpmo), first pass yield (fpy), defects per million (dpm), six sigma, failure modes and effects analysis (fmea), etc)
demonstrates knowledge of domestic and international requirements, standards and regulations such as food & drug administration (fda) quality system regulation (qsr) part 820, international organization for standardization (iso), international traffic in arms regulation (itar), international automotive task force (iatf), etc.
supports internal, corporate, notified body, fda, customer and other audits.
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