Quality Engineer

Summary :

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. This role supports the design, manufacturing, and field teams by developing and maintaining quality assurance processes, conducting root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities. The Quality Engineer will serve as a bridge between Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Service to ensure that customer expectations are consistently exceeded.

Accountabilities :

• Support and maintain the companys Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO and industry standards.
• Develop and update inspection procedures, control plans, and work instructions to ensure consistent product quality.
• Oversee and validate effectiveness of first article inspections (FAI), in-process audits, and final inspections to verify product conformance.
• Review and approve supplier and manufacturing documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with internal, supplier, and customer audits to ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Lead, document and close out root cause investigations for nonconformances, customer complaints, and audit findings.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence of issues affecting quality.
• Facilitate problem-solving using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, 8D , and statistical techniques.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics (defect rates, rework, scrap, supplier performance, etc.).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and execute Lean and Six Sigma initiatives .
• Support process capability studies , measurement system analysis, and other data-driven evaluations.
• Recommend design or process changes to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations to evaluate supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Support manufacturing teams with quality-related issues including training, documentation, and process control.
• Design processes that ensure that materials, components, and assemblies meet technical and contractual requirements.
• Assist with new product introductions (NPI) to ensure quality is built into every stage of design and production.
• Serve as a quality representative for customer interactions, audits, and field issue resolution .
• Provide timely and professional communication regarding quality issues and resolutions.
• Partner with Field Service and Engineering to evaluate and resolve field performance or warranty concerns.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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