LEAD QUALITY ENGINEER - SR. QUALITY ENGINEER - Quality Assurance Engineer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas is looking for a Lead Quality Engineer. This role involves providing technical guidance for quality management systems, conducting training, and preparing compliance plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with over 6 years of experience in production or manufacturing environments. Strong communication skills and familiarity with ISO standards are essential. This position requires the ability to work with diverse teams and participate in quality assurance efforts throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or research.
• Familiarity with ISO standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for quality management systems.
• Conduct training on quality management system processes.
• Prepare and measure quality system effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Quality Management System Implementation

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Marine, Aerospace, or related Engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 17025

ASQ Certification

Job description

LEAD QUALITY ENGINEER - SR. QUALITY ENGINEER - Quality Assurance Engineer

18-01599

Who We Are:

The Structural Engineering Department conducts technical projects related to the design, development, fabrication, testing, inspection and evaluation of aircraft, marine and land-based structural and mechanical systems for industry and government.

Objectives of this Role:

• Provide technical guidance for quality management system and quality assurance/engineering program implementation on government and commercial projects conducted under recognized quality standards for hardware, software, and manufacturing.
• Help formulate & implement quality assurance engineering & quality control procedures.
• Perform quality management system internal gap assessments and surveillances to determine and evaluate the level of compliance on projects.
• Provide support during external/customer audits of the quality system.
• Act as an integral project team member, support product development (design, fabrication, testing and inspection) and project quality management activities from the proposal stage through product delivery and warranty service activities.
• Interface with project engineers and department/division management, as well as customer, supplier, and contract representatives as necessary on quality and compliance related topics.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Review solicitations and support proposals & cost estimates for satisfying quality requirements.
• Prepare, assist in the implementation of, and verify compliance to project quality plans to ensure contractual quality requirements are met.
• Conduct training on quality management system processes, procedures and tools.
• Prepare and measure quality system effectiveness through KPI metrics & quality reviews.
• Participate in the review and disposition of nonconforming material/services.
• Perform investigation and analysis to determine root cause, corrective action, preventative action, and effectiveness.
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance system processes and procedures.
• Communicate and coordinate daily with project personnel and other QA staff, engineers, fabricators, and management.
• Lead continual improvement efforts & recommend revisions of quality documentation.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline with related experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer/Manager (ASQ certification) or similar is preferred.
• 6+ years: Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, fabrication, or research environment is required. Experience in implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System in engineering environment is required.
• 2 years: Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 is required. Familiarity with ASME and/or NAVSEA, AS9100, P-9290, NOTE 5000, NQA-1, ABS and/or SUBSAFE is a plus. Internal or external auditing experience is a plus.
• 2 years: Experience working as a contributor to an engineering project team is required. Familiarity with drawing review is preferred. Familiarity with design for inspect ability is a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills to work with project staff, management, and representatives of the client, suppliers, or regulatory agencies.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.