Quality Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• QMS, Documentation & Auditing
  • Manuals & Procedures: Lead the development and implementation of the Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions.
  • Audit Leadership: Manage the internal audit schedule and serve as the primary point of contact for external registrar audits (e.g., ISO 9001) and customer technical assessments.
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs): Author and maintain ITPs for critical manufacturing stages, establishing rigorous stage-gate checkpoints from initial sub-assembly through final system integration.
  • Calibration & Traceability: Manage the site-wide calibration program for all Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE). Ensure full material traceability from raw components to the finished product.
• Technical Quality & Process Control
  • Testing Validation: Oversee product validation and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure compliance with performance specifications.
  • Special Process & Environment Control: Provide quality oversight for "special processes" (e.g., welding, coating, or specialized sealing). Maintain strict cleanliness and environmental standards (e.g., 5S) to prevent contamination during sensitive assembly phases.
  • Continuous Improvement: Lead 8D or 5-Why investigations for internal rework and field failures. Drive permanent corrective actions to improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce scrap rates.
  • Risk Management: Utilize tools like PFMEA to identify potential failure modes in the manufacturing process and implement preventative controls.
• Supplier & Customer Interface
  • Supplier Quality Assurance: Audit and qualify vendors for critical components; monitor supplier performance and manage incoming material inspections.
  • Customer Advocacy: Serve as the lead technical contact during customer witness testing; manage all quality-related documentation, deviations, and final sign-offs.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial).
• Experience: 3–5 years of quality engineering experience within a complex, heavy-industrial manufacturing environment.
• Standards: Familiarity with international quality and safety standards (e.g., ISO, IEEE, or IEC) relevant to high-performance infrastructure.
• Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is highly preferred. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a plus.
• Tools: Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Software: Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), statistical analysis software (Minitab), and document control platforms.