Production Quality Engineer

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance programs

Employee clubs

Health and wellness workshops

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking a Quality Engineer 2 to ensure products meet the highest quality standards. You will investigate issues, review SOW/RFPs, design plans, and procedures to understand scope and function of products.

Responsibilities include supporting customers and internal teams, improving processes to reduce defects, and performing root cause analysis with corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering or a related engineering role.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and quality standards (ISO 9001:2015, AS9100).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.
• Assist in improving manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.
• Ensure products meet the organization's quality and product integrity requirements.
• Support product development or operations by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to determine root causes of failures.
• Identify when failure analysis is necessary and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze data to identify trends in product quality or defects to mitigate recurrence.

Skills

Cross-functional teams

Lean Six Sigma

ISO 9001:2015

AS9100

Process integration

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Overview: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

A Quality Engineer 2 ensure that products meet the highest quality standards. Responsible for investigating and resolving issues. Reviews SOW (Statements of Work), RFP (Request for Proposals), design plans, process procedures, test procedures, and manuals, to understand the scope, requirements, and function of products.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.
• Assist in the improvement of manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.
• Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements.
• Supports product development or operations team by providing analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
• Participates in a cross function team in the determination of root cause of failures.
• Identifies when failure analysis is necessary, along with providing recommendations of the corrective measures.
• Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work on cross functional teams
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles
• Familiarity with Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100.
• Expert knowledge and skills in process integration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate clearly.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

Requires a bachelor of Science degree an Engineering discipline.

Experience

Requires 3-5 years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role.

Job Location

City: St. Petersburg

State: Florida

Postal Code: 33716

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00 Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Equal Opportunity

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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