QA Engineer - ISO 9001 & Quality Systems Lead

Sms Group Inc; East Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sms Group Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer I to join our manufacturing quality team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on maintaining QA systems, meeting customer quality expectations, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and project managers, operate precision measuring tools, and help drive continuous process improvements while supporting ISO certification and inspections.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Ability to measure close tolerances.
• High school diploma.
• Experience with measuring devices (meters, gauges, calipers, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments during the workday.
• Ability to present information and write reports to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quality Department to maintain and improve our quality system.
• Work with Engineers/Project Managers to establish work order instructions.
• Use gauges and precision equipment for inspections and troubleshooting.
• Maintain calibration of gauges and tooling.
• Ensure corrective actions (NCR and EPCAR) are generated and closed.
• Maintain document and record controls.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Contact suppliers for tooling quotes.
• Document rework summaries and identify trends.
• Keep measurement equipment operating according to instructions and calibration requirements.
• Uphold safe/healthy work environment per standards and regulations.
• Support ISO certification and annual quality inspections.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Meters

Measuring devices

Job description

Sms Group Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer I to join our manufacturing quality team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on maintaining QA systems, meeting customer quality expectations, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers and project managers, operate precision measuring tools, and help drive continuous process improvements while supporting ISO certification and inspections.