Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer (QE) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of processing operations within the organization. This QE role is responsible for implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and processes for operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Participate in the design and development of new processing methods, equipment, and materials, ensuring alignment with quality requirements and objectives
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of equipment, materials, and procedures to identify potential areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve quality-related issues, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze processing and chemical laboratory data and performance metrics to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvement
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel on quality-related matters, including process troubleshooting and optimization
• Maintain documentation related to quality control processes, including procedures, work instructions, and records of inspections and audits
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to educate employees on quality assurance principles, procedures, and best practices
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality and reliability of incoming materials and components used in processing operations
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to processing quality assurance and incorporate relevant knowledge into operations
• Perform other duties as required

Required Education and Work Experience

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is required; a combination of specialized training and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Three (3) years of work experience in quality assurance/quality control for manufacturing is required; experience in a processing environment is preferred
• A comprehensive understanding of quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (i.e. ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP) is required
• Internal audit and ISO or similar Certification Audit experience is required (AS9100 preferred)
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies (i.e. Six Sigma, DMAIC) is required
• Specialized training and experience conducting continuous improvement activities is preferred

Other Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, and technical specifications is required
• Professional written and verbal communication (English) to convey both technical and non-technical information and instructions is required
• Computer proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; experience administering SharePoint including utilization of workflows and document revision tracking is required; experience using an ERP system is preferred
• Experience with accurate use of precision measuring instruments (mics, calipers, etc.) is required; knowledge of and experience with the use of CMM systems is preferred