Quality Engineer - (Edgewood, MD)

Job Description

This position will support the Edgewood Quality Team. This role will be providing quality support for the assigned product (s) or areas of responsibilities. This role will also support the overall quality system by leading the internal audit team and overseeing the corrective action system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with S and T, Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Service in providing effective and responsive support to resolve in-house, customer and supplier quality related issues.
• Deploy through all stages of the supply chain Corrective and Preventive action management with root cause analysis in order to safeguard the product and the customer experience.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the QMS to ISO9001. Including completion of Internal Audits and provision of support during External Audits.
• Implement first time through (FTT) measurements at key points in the manufacturing process and report weekly results and root cause analysis.
• Perform in-process, and final assembly random audits. Collect and publish results. Conduct feedback sessions for corrective and preventative action.
• Work with the engineering and manufacturing teams to help design and execute the necessary product qualification and validation tests and any necessary analysis and follow-up activities.
• Participate in the development and improvement of the manufacturing processes for existing and new products. Coordination of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Product performance analysis and reporting supported by the Quality Analyst
• Drive and implement plant wide quality system improvements in alignment with and / or under the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Lead and participate in problem solving meetings using approved / formal problem-solving tools (8D, PDCA, etc).
• Lead PFMEA / Dynamic Control Plan (DCP) activity and ensure that all failure modes in process have been identified and addressed.
• Maintain 5S practices. Participate / facilitate in LEAN 6 Sigma events.
• Support key quality and management system processes such as NCR, CAPA and ECN
• Lead training activities on Quality related Procedures.
• Provide functional expertise to other support functions on quality related issues.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Comply with all applicable corporate and regulatory export control and security regulations.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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