Quality Assurance Engineer

Sechan Electronics, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sechan Electronics, Inc. in Lititz, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer I to support daily QA activities for circuit card assemblies, cables, and electro-mechanical kits.

You will manage Quality Plans, FRACAS, FAI, nonconforming material dispositions, customer communications, and process audits to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field or equivalent QA/QC experience.
• 2+ years in an engineering or quality role is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits and harness/electro-mechanical assembly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all QA requirements for assigned projects including, but not limited to, contract and requirements reviews, quality planning, control plans, FAI, FRACAS, and customer communications.
• Plan, develop, and execute processes to ensure projects operate under AS9100 QMS and related SOPs, customer requirements, Quality Clauses, FARs, and DFARs.
• Write necessary plans, procedures, reports, and presentations to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming material.
• Manage customer complaints and document root cause and corrective actions for assigned projects.
• Perform and document all tasks for First Article Inspection.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer quality representatives.
• Develop and write project-related reports.
• Conduct process manufacturing and process audits and participate in process improvement.

Skills

Quality planning

First Article Inspection

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Technical drawing reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

15+ years QA/QC experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Job description

The Quality Assurance Engineer I manages and supports daily activities for all quality aspects related to circuit card assembly, cables, and electro-mechanical assembly for specific program(s) or for a specific Customer's contract(s).

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of the Quality Assurance requirements of assigned projects including but not limited to Contract and Requirements Reviews, Quality Planning, Control Plans, First Article Inspection (FAI), Floor Support, Product Release, and Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Plan, develop, and executes processes to ensure projects operate in accordance with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Assurance related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), customer contractual requirements, Quality Clauses, FARs, and DFARs.
• Write necessary plans, procedures, reports, and presentations to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming material.
• Responsible for managing Customer Complaints and documenting Root Cause, and Corrective Action Reports for assigned projects.
• Perform and document all tasks for First Article Inspection.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer quality representatives.
• Develop and write project related reports.
• Performs process manufacturing and process audits and participate in process improvement.
• Executes all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of his organization.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Ability to complete a wide range of tasks of moderate complexity using good technical judgement and critical thinking.
• Strong customer service skills and focus required.
• Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, and to work independent and in a team environment.
• Technical drawing knowledge and usage of standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gages, etc) is preferred.
• Knowledge of statistics, probability, algebra or scientific notation.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with a diverse workforce and interface with all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to company values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field; or 15+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in lieu of degree combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments and with satisfying customer's requirements.
• 2+ years in an engineering or quality role is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical circuits and manufacturing of harness or electro-mechanical assemblies is a preferred.
• Professional Association license or certification (ASQ) preferred.

Work Environment:

• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day, lifting 30 lbs, and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Hours: 1st Shift; with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Office located in Lititz, PA