Quality Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Process Improvement and Defect Reduction Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce defects by analyzing quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Implement robust process controls and standardize inspection procedures to enhance consistency, prevent recurring quality issues, and improve first-pass yield.
• Inspection Effectiveness and Quality Controls Optimize inspection strategies by leveraging advanced tools and techniques, including CMM programming, to balance precision with efficiency.
• Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure inspection methods meet capability requirements through studies like Gage R&R and Cpk analyses.
• Customer Engagement and Quality Deliverables Quality liaison for customers, managing audits, addressing quality concerns, and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Prepare and deliver required quality documentation, including PPAP, FAIR, and other customer-specific deliverables, while facilitating customer reviews and audits.
• Collaborate with customers to clarify quality requirements and maintain alignment on deliverables and expectations.

Job requirements

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Demonstrated experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis (RCA) to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Knowledge of advanced inspection methods and tools, including CMM programming, Gage R&R, and sampling techniques, with a focus on effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decisions to improve yield and reduce defects.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers to ensure quality standards and customer expectations are met.
• Clear communication and documentation skills to effectively present quality metrics, deliverables, and insights to stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience in a quality-focused role.