Position Title: Sr Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Salary Classification: Exempt

Reports to: QA Manager

Supervises: NA

Summary:

Under the minimal supervision of the Quality Manager. Provides technical support for the development and implementation of ISO 9000 Quality Management systems in a Lean Continuous Process Improvement environment. Also, to provide quality engineering support to all sales, engineering, procurement, and production operations.

JOB DUTIES: Include but are not limited to the following:

Assists Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Management System and performs the duties of the Quality Manager in his/her absence
Proven experience in maintaining ISO 9000 certification: auditing, reporting KPIs, documentation generation and maintenance
Provides technical Quality oversight of contract review, design review, work order review, vendor qualification and production audit for customer contracts/specifications, design documents, purchase orders, and other documents to ensure that customer and regulatory requirements are met
Serves as a member of the MRB; reviews defective material; develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition; determines additional process steps required; updates inspection and engineering documentation; trains personnel; and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility
Application experience of quality tools such as FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology, etc.
Sponsors for regulatory, partnership, or customer audits; participates in and leads internal and external audits
Plans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials, and products
Troubleshoot technical product issues and work with engineering team for resolution
Devises sampling procedures including forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting the data
Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities; evaluates production capabilities using statistical analysis (Process Capability Analysis) and recommend improvements:
Lead and facilitate cross functional team in creation and of FMEA and PFMEA
Provides quality engineering leadership to supplier development and sourcing activities and performs annual supplier evaluations
Supports Continuous Process Improvement and Kaizen activities where appropriate and serves as a key member of project teams involved in new product introduction
Directs the Measuring & Test Equipment program
Develop and maintain internal quality system, procedures, work instructions and workmanship standards

Requirements

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or, a related technical field, or equivalent
At least 5 years of work experience in quality assurance

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

7 years’ experience in quality engineering role or technical role in electronic manufacturing environment
Strong statistical analysis knowledge and application
Process audit methodology, reporting, CAPA implementation
ISO/TL 9000 maintenance and support

SOFT SKILLS:

Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and follow-up skills
Excellent leadership qualities
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

You should be proficient in:

IPC-A-610
Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
ISO 9001 Certification Experience
Quality Control Data Analysis