Get new jobs for this search by email

The Quality Assurance Engineer/Lead is primarily responsible for ensuring quality throughout the plant. The Quality Assurance Engineer/Lead will oversee Quality Control (QC) initiatives and conduct all scheduled QC audits to ensure procedures and standards are adhered to and products meet customer specifications. This position will support efficient manufacturing systems and standards of operations and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Plant Management. This position should be familiar with various production planning and quality assurance software and should possess excellent planning and organizational skills. The ability to multitask and prioritize tasks is a must for this position. RESPONSIBILITIES:•Own all QC initiatives to ensure procedures and QC standards are adhered to•Leads the Quality Assurance program; with the QA team, regularly inspects and evaluates finished goods for quality and defects, performs QC Audits.•Track, record and update all Quality Control KPI•Supervise all QC and quality assurance training•Reviews and identifies any issues in the production process and suggests improvements.•Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects by developing preventative actions•Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills. •This position may perform other duties in accordance with assigned plant requirements.•Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices including those related to safety and health.ACCOUNTABILITIES:•Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations for direct reports.•In coordination with Human Resources, handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. •Participate in continuous improvement activity and training.•Adhere to workplace safety regulation.•Live company's core values and behaviors.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management, Production Control, or related field is preferred, though not required.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:Five (5) to ten (10) in a Quality Assurance role or supervisory position.REQUIRED OUTSIDE TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:American Welding Society (AWS) Certification or Certified Welding Inspection a plus, though not required.CRITICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.•Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.•Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.•Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.•Excellent computer skills.•Detail-oriented and highly motivated individual.•Ability to manage deadlines and stressful situations.