Manufacturing Quality Engineer
VIAVI Solutions · Wichita, KS · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and monitor Quality procedures and processes to ensure compliance to AS9100 regulations.
- Analyze KPI reports related to internal, external & supplier nonconformities, analyze trends, escalate identified trends to relevant stakeholders.
- Lead projects to reduce external and internal nonconformities.
- Conduct First article inspection of new products based on AS9102 Standard and prepare FAIRs.
- Analyze process and test data for capability analysis and continuous improvement of SPC system.
- Lead investigations on external nonconformities, fill SCARs from customers and follow up of action plans with internal stakeholders.
- Conduct Internal Audits on processes under QMS and coordinate Audits with Certifying Bodies and customers.
- Collapse closure of audit findings related to Quality department.
- Assist in determining root causes by using tools such as Ishikawa, FTA, 5 WHY and identify improvements to reduce external and internal nonconformities.
- Oversee the management of QMS Documentation in PLM database and ensure the latest version of the documents are available.
- Oversee the management of calibration of measuring tools and equipment used in serial production.
- Coordinate Contract Reviews for new orders and ensure that the stated quality requirements are implemented.
- Lead Design Quality Assurance activities, participate in Design Gate Reviews and represent Quality in the development of new products and processes including evaluation of technical drawings, test methodologies, and validation to ensure compliance.
- Participate in Design and Process FMEAs.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements
- Minimum Educational / Qualifications: Associate’s degree/Trade School graduate with 5+ years of experience in a high volume regulated manufacturing industry with QA responsibilities OR Bachelor’s degree in engineering field or related field with 2-5 years of experience in high volume regulated manufacturing industry as a QA/QC Engineer.
- Must be able to legally work in an ITAR setting, as defined by USCIS.