Quality Engineer
Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. · Colorado Springs, CO · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$65k–$100k/yrFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Create Quality Assurance Program Plans for projects
- Conduct and support risk assessments for new products/processes
- Uphold the training and enforcement of QA focused instructions and workflow
- Perform final inspection of assemblies
- In-process quality inspection oversight
- Lead quality teams on projects (usually 1-4 people) to include assigning daily tasking and providing input for performance reviews
- Make judgement calls on the assembly floor to stop production due to quality issues
- Determine where improvements can be made by building and improving quality processes & systems
- Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines
- Write reports for nonconformance events and corrective actions and conduct root cause analysis
- Review and approve supplier quality documentation (FAI, Material Certs, etc.)
- Quality personnel training and mentorship
- Aid with ISO 9001 Audits and supplier audits
- Aid with integration of eQMS software practices on new projects
- Improve quality documentation in support of transition from R&D to production
- Help to improve Material Review Board (MRB) process including verification, documentation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) processes
- Quality inspection and procurement training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (Electrical Engineering preferred)
- 2 – 4 years of Quality Assurance experience
- Experience with eQMS software (preferably QT9)
- Experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 environment
- Experience with electrical testing using electrical analysis tools (multimeter, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.)
- Strong organization skills and high attention to detail
- Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and demonstrated experience in the development and evaluation of effective preventative / corrective action plan
- Experience with Six Sigma & ISO 9001 processes within a production environment
- Experience with 5S & Lean Manufacturing processes within a production environment
- Strong understanding of industry recognized specifications (ASTM, MIL, ASM, etc.)
- Strong proficiency using MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering field or equivalent
- 5 – 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance in the Defense/Aerospace sector
- Experience with Pulsed Power, Power Electronics, High Power Solid-State Switching, Applied Electromagnetics, High Voltage (1 to 100s of kilovolts)
- IPC Certification(s)
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings that use GD&TA
- Aerospace and/or Defense industry experience
- Experience using statistical process control software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
- Experience with a coding language (Python, C+, Java, etc.)
- Active Top Secret Clearence
- Experience using Deltek Costpoint (MRP System / Materials Module)
- Certifications as a Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt through ASQ
Pay Range
Projected compensation range for this position is $65,000 to $100,000 (annualized USD).