Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Assists with corrective/preventive action processes (CARs, SCARs, RMAs, 8Ds, etc.) for suppliers, customers and internal processes. Provides and analyzes root-cause analysis associated with product/process issues.
• Works closely with Engineering and Receiving Inspection teams to define and support requirements and activities for receiving inspection, measurement and testing of in-process and incoming raw material & assemblies.
• Evaluates and analyzes production processes to continually improve product quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Identifies, implements, and monitors appropriate metrics to measure quality of incoming and outgoing products, as well as internal manufacturing processes.
• Implements statistical process control and appropriate quality measures.
• Assists Purchasing department with supplier qualification and ongoing evaluation processes.
• Coordinates APQP processes with suppliers and/or customers (FAIR, PAW, SPC, PPAP, etc.)
• Works closely with human resources to define and support employee training requirements and activities related to the QMS.
• Supports maintaining 3rd-party certification to ISO standards.
• Conducts internal audits to ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 13485/9001, ANSI S20.20 / IPC / etc.) and Government Regulations (ITAR / EAR / etc.) where appropriate.
• Trains inspectors and other designated staff members on IPC Acceptability Standards
• All other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field or equivalent training & experience.
• Two to Five years quality experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Must have working knowledge of ISO-9001 or higher standards, and knowledge of APQP processes are strongly desired.
• Demonstrable ability to work in MS Word/Excel to create and record inspection logs/reports and other quality documents.
• Experience and knowledge of statistical inspection process and requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Certified Expert / Trainer on IPC A-610/620 Standards for Acceptability of Electronic and Wire Harness Assemblies.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, customers, and cross-functionally across the organization.
• Ability to quickly gain thorough knowledge and understanding of additional industry standards and government regulations as applicable.
• Knowledge and experience with APQP processes (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, PPAP, etc.).
• Visits suppliers and customers as necessary.
• Experience with source inspection and surveillance/audit activities at supplier’s facility.
• Ability to identify and document supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure effective corrective/preventive action.
• Capable of performing root cause analysis and identifying solutions to complex problems.

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