Quality Assurance Engineer

Wagstaff Inc; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical/dental/vision benefit

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

Onsite gym 1200 sqft

Family-friendly events

Job summary

Wagstaff Applied Technologies is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality policies and procedures across a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role involves interpreting customer contracts, managing nonconforming products, and driving corrective/preventive actions with limited supervision.

The position emphasizes collaboration with project teams, development of inspection plans, and continuous improvement of the quality management system, while ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with 5+ years QA experience in manufacturing.
• AS 9100, ASME NQA-1 or equivalent QMS knowledge.
• Experience interpreting government or regulated contracts.
• Ability to read drawings, blueprints, and design specifications.
• Knowledge of inspection gauges and gauging practices.
• Familiarity with welding, NDE, CNC milling/turning processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management software.
• Formal training in corrective action and problem-solving preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers to develop project-specific inspection plans compliant with contract requirements.
• Develop project-wide quality systems, inspection and test plans.
• Coordinate inspection planning with Manufacturing Engineering and Demand Management.
• Document inspection control plans with cross-functional teams.
• Introduce enhancements to the quality management system to improve product quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve process and product quality issues.
• Maintain records for quality system activities.
• Lead company-wide product quality planning and documentation efforts.
• Interface with suppliers and internal teams during new product development.

Skills

Quality assurance

Reading blueprints

Gauging practices

Microsoft Office

Document management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Corrective action

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

QMS software

Job description

The Quality Assurance Engineer provides technical quality assurance support in Wagstaff Applied Technologies diverse, highly regulated manufacturing environment. Primary duties consist of performing office work directly related to the management of company-wide quality policies and procedures including conception, development, and enforcement of quality policies and processes, customer contract specification interpretation, inspection and test and work order planning. Must work with limited general supervision, using discretion and independent judgment to manage and administer company quality systems including product complaint tracking, nonconforming products, and corrective/preventive action systems.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 hourly, Depending on Experience

Wagstaff Applied Technologies specializes in custom designing, building, and testing of gloveboxes, lifting beams, material handling equipment, pressure vessels and "containers" in support of the nation's Nuclear Industry.

Benefits

• FREE medical/dental/vision benefit options
• Paid non-working holidays
• Monthly, site-wide BBQs
• Up to 8% retirement contribution
• Annual bonus program
• 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day
• Family-friendly, company-wide events

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and a minimum of five years related work experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in a manufacturing environment, OR Associates Degree in a relevant field and five years related work experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• AS 9100, ASME NQA-1 or equivalent industry standardized Quality Management System (QMS) knowledge and experience
• Experience dealing with government or other regulated industry contract review and interpretation
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and design specifications
• Knowledge of inspection gages and gauging practices
• Knowledge of typical manufacturing processes including, welding, weld inspection, NDE, conventional and CNC milling and turning
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Proficient in the use of document management software
• Formal training and experience with corrective action/problem-solving, preferred

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with Wagstaff Applied Technologies project managers to develop project-specific inspection planning documents in compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop project-specific and/or company-wide quality systems, inspection, and test plans.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Demand Management to ensure inspection planning requirements are clearly communicated.
• Work cooperatively with Quality Assurance, Design, Engineering, Purchasing, and other department personnel to develop and document inspection control plans
• Develop, recommend, and implement enhancements to the quality management system that improve product and process quality
• Lead multi-disciplinary/department problem-solving teams to resolve process, design, and product quality issues
• Ensure proper completion and maintenance of quality system activities and records
• Lead and participate in advanced company-wide product quality planning and documentation activities.
• Interface with third-party suppliers and with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Engineering department personnel during new product development to address manufacturability and quality concerns
• Determine and document the appropriate use of existing and new quality measurement systems
• Oversee project-related inspection processes, interface with customers on quality issues, and escort customer inspection representatives during inspections
• Maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information
• Abide by company policies
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, manufacturing/shop floor environment. Computer work is regularly required at workstations. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The work requires frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, and manipulation of the body to inspect large work pieces. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. The use of job appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), clothing, and footwear is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud. Wagstaff is committed to a safe working environment.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and bac