Quality Engineer
The Quality Engineer is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining an integral, efficient and cost-effective company program to assure the quality of materials purchased, processed, manufactured and / or distributed. Ensures customer acceptance and satisfaction of all repaired or manufactured products.
Responsibilities and Tasks :
- Assist in developing and establishing Quality Assurance programs to provide and maintain the highest quality levels for an assigned project, product or area.
- Conduct audits to evaluate operating characteristics of products or processes. Evaluate data and prepare reports and summaries outlining results and recommend revisions or modifications to the product or process to maintain or improve product quality.
- Assist in complete failure analysis investigations to determine the root cause and take appropriate corrective action to revise design, methods and inspection / test instructions to prevent failure recurrence.
- Devise and implement methods, Key Process Indicators (KPI) and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of assigned products or production equipment.
- Maintain the Material Review Board and Warranty Evaluation processes.
- Drive our zero-defect mindset culture into the organization.
- Direct supplier improvement programs and maintain appropriate supplier rating system inclusive of necessary controls to assure optimization of operations as well as compliance to government requirements with regards to subcontract / supplier controls.
- Establish computerized data systems for quality and reliability to optimize defect analysis and corrective action activities to meet company objectives and customer requirements.
- Keep abreast of technologies and evaluate new ideas and current developments in the fields of quality assurance and control, test and inspection. Recommend and implement new applications to improve quality standards and procedures.
- Promote satisfactory employee relations and adherence to company policy and procedures.
Education, Experience & License or Certification :
Must have a bachelor's degree in an engineering disciplineMust have 2-4 years of Quality Engineering experienceLean Six Sigma experienceAbility to obtain Security ClearancePreferred :
A bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years related experience to be proficient in the above areas or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Black Belt certificationFAA experience or designations (A&P, AI, DMIR, DER, DAR)ASQ Certified Quality EngineerCertified ISO9001 AuditorMinitab or advanced Excel proficiencyWhy Roanoke, Virginia?
Lower cost of livingFamily-friendly areaCareer and economic growthScenic beautyOutdoor enthusiast's dreamHere Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer :
Most locations offer a 9 / 80 schedule providing every other Friday offCompetitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your futureRobust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discountsBasic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are availableFlexible Vacation & PTOPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Employee Referral ProgramVoluntary Benefits Available : Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and moreVoluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retireesThis job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.