Quality Assurance Engineer

Ranger Design; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ranger Design in Rochester, NY is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to drive product quality across manufacturing operations.

You will establish inspection procedures, analyze data, and lead corrective actions to prevent recurrence, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance process capability and reliability.

The ideal candidate has experience with 8D, Six Sigma, and QMS audits, and thrives in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Responsabilités

• Develop and enforce quality standards and inspection criteria.
• Collaborate with product/dev teams on design for manufacturability and quality.
• Maintain quality records and generate performance reports.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, CAPA).
• Support continuous improvement and training across operations.

Connaissances

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

8D problem solving

Six Sigma

Quality Management System

Description du poste

• Collaborate with the product development team to understand the product's design, specifications, and intended use.
• Participate in the early stages of product development to provide input on design for manufacturability and quality considerations.

Quality Standards and Procedures:

• Establish clear quality standards, acceptance criteria, and inspection procedures based on industry regulations, customer specifications, and internal quality guidelines.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive quality records, including inspection reports, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Generate regular reports on quality performance, highlighting trends, and recommending measures to address any recurring issues.

Testing and Validation:

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures to verify product performance, reliability, and durability.
• Use various testing methods and equipment to validate product functionality and adherence to specifications.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains, including 8D analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective / preventive actions, including 6 sigma workshops aiming to enhance product quality and streamline production workflows.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and quality management system standards.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant quality assurance practices, industry advancements, and best practices.

Non-Conformance Management:

• When defects or non-conforming products are identified either internally or from customers, work with the manufacturing team to isolate the affected products, determine the root cause of the issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

Training and Education:

• Provide training and support to manufacturing and operations teams on quality assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration with various departments, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and quality control methods.
• Bilingual (Oral and written) – Asset.