Quality Engineer

About the role

Bay Advanced Technologies, an Applied Fluid Power subsidiary, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in Newark, CA. The ideal candidate should have a mid-range Level II background, but may also consider Level I or III candidates with relevant industry experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) for ISO9001 and ISO13485 based quality practices for product quality, supplier and customer quality issues, internal/external audits and documentation requirements.
• Follow QMS protocols for corrective and preventive actions to complete 8D CAPA reporting to customers and enhance product quality and implement continuous improvements for products and processes.
• Submits customer queries on products related to RoHS, TSCA, REACH and PFAS requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis for customer CAPA reports and implement internal corrective actions and submit CAPA reports to customers.
• Work with suppliers to resolve product quality issues on components/products.
• Issue CARs to suppliers and drive closures for product quality issues.
• Support QMS document updates for Newark, Singapore and Austin sites.
• Support QMS internal audits for Newark, Singapore and Austin.
• Support customer QMS and process audits.
• Update documents in the Document Control and Quality Management Systems for Bay sites.
• Weekly/monthly review of the RMA failure analysis data and WQDR (in-line rejections due to assembly or OEM defects) reports with production for defect reduction to help improve final test yield and in-line defect reduction.
• Work closely with Engineering to implement needed product engineering documents’ updates for quality improvement.
• Supervise FAI submissions for Bay customers.
• Perform other duties pertaining to quality as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Self-starter and driven, able to work independently.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485 Quality Management Systems and practices.
• Knowledge of Engineering practices and procedures.
• Effective communication – both verbal and written.
• Ability to multi-task and handle difficult situations professionally.
• Good interpersonal skills, motivation drive and initiative.
• Familiarity with mechanical CAD software programs a plus.
• Team player and dependable.
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of Windows, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Excel.
• Experience with ERP (P21), PLM systems are desirable.
• Ability to understand mechanical drawings for pneumatic and electronic control sub-systems.
• Ability to map manufacturing and test processes to identify gaps causing product quality non-conformances.
• Ability to set SMART goals and execute on a timely basis.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and DFMEA desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering.
• 2 – 5 years of Manufacturing Quality/ISO 9001/13485 related work experience in relevant fields/industry.

Pay

The typical estimated total compensation for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 (Base plus Incentive) depending on experience, including potential bonus opportunities.

Schedule

This position is an Hourly, Non-Exempt position.