Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Manufacturing

Description

Note : This role requires that the employee is a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.Essential Functions Statement(s) :

Provide day-to-day technical support and mentorship to Quality Engineers and Technicians to drive progress toward departmental objectives and maintain established quality standards.

Collaborate with the Director of Quality to align team efforts with strategic goals, assist in resource planning, and facilitate the distribution of workloads to ensure balanced contributions and optimal team performance .

Coordinate and prioritize quality-related activities to ensure coverage of daily tasks and timely completion of priorities.

Partner with process owners to review, improve, and maintain process controls that support product quality and consistent results.

Assist in the revision and optimization of quality procedures, work instructions, and related documentation to enhance clarity, accuracy, and usability.

Contribute to the development and implementation of inspection methods, test equipment, and measurement plans based on customer or engineering requirements.

Identify and propose to processes or documentation that help reduce errors, increase clarity, or improve efficiency.

Analyze team and process performance metrics to detect patterns, identify risks, and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support teams to address quality concerns.

Support and lead investigations into internal and customer-reported nonconformances, contributing to containment, root cause analysis, and sustainable corrective action planning.

Review nonconformance data and identify potential areas for process changes and improvements.

Facilitate and participate in structured problem-solving activities, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Serve as a liaison with suppliers and customers to support issue resolution, ensuring timely communication and effective action.

Lead internal audits and help drive follow-up and improvement activities.

Support and coordinate external audits (e.g., customer or certification body audits) and help ensure readiness and documentation accuracy.

Act as an onsite point of contact for customer visits or audits, representing the QA function and supporting customer confidence in product and process quality.

Contribute to ongoing quality system improvements and support initiatives led by the QA team or company leadership.

Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following company and quality system requirements.

Qualifications and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or a related technical field.

5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or a technical environment with Customer and Supplier facing responsibilities

Practical experience leading ISO9001 based Quality Management Systems (AS9100 preferred).

Practical knowledge and application of risk-based thinking and common quality tools (e.g., FMEA, control plans).

Able to interpret technical drawings, procedures, and specifications.

Comfortable working with data, documentation, and computer-based systems.

Certifications such as CQA or CQE are a plus but not required.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.

Ability to stand and walk through manufacturing and inspection areas for audits, investigations, and team support.

Occasionally required to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds.

Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating standard office and inspection equipment.

Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus when reviewing documents, technical drawings, and product features.

Must be able to hear and verbally communicate clearly in both office and manufacturing environments.

Occasional bending, reaching, turning or stooping to access files, materials, or equipment.

Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments, which may involve moderate noise levels, temperature variation, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Salary ranges for this position are determined based upon the job location and can be adjusted based upon experience, reflecting our commitment to valuing the expertise and contributions of our individual team members. Salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 on an annual basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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