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 excellent technical, computer, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to interact well and work independently with subordinate personnel.

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 with ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/13485 Quality Management Systems and practices.
• Knowledge of Engineering practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate – both verbal and written.
• The ability to multi-task and handle difficult situations professionally.
• Good interpersonal skills, motivation drive and initiative.
• Familiarity with mechanical CAD software programs a plus.
• Must be a 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.

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.