Quality Assurance Engineer

Safe Fleet; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Fleet in Webster, NY is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our manufacturing operations. You will lead quality planning, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive continuous improvement across product development, testing, and supplier approvals.

You will maintain quality records, generate performance reports, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions, including 6 Sigma initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience as a QA Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality plans and participate in product development input.
• Maintain quality records and inspection reports.
• Generate quality performance reports and address recurring issues.
• Review supplier and customer production part approvals.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify manufacturing capability and durability.
• Collaborate on corrective and preventive actions, including 6 Sigma initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
• Provide QA training to manufacturing teams and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality assurance in manufacturing

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

6 Sigma

Quality management systems

Job description

Safety is where everything begins. It shapes our culture, our products, and the way we show up for our communities. Join us as we build smarter technologies that redefine fleet safety. When you help make fleets smarter, you make people safer.

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, as a Quality Assurance Engineer you will be on the front line in Ranger's efforts to continue to deliver world class products to our customers. Located in our Webster, NY manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for the following:

Product Quality Planning:

• Collaborate with the product development & OEM 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:

• Continuously maintains 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.
• Review and Maintain Supplier Production Part Approvals
• Complete Customer Production Part Approvals

Testing and Validation:

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures to verify manufacturing capability, product performance, reliability and durability is done by Engineering
• Use various testing methods and equipment to validate purchased product functionality and adherence to specifications.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes and inspection report 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.
• Process customer material returns, working with the manufacturing team to identify material that is conforming and eligible for reuse.

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.

All requests will be treated confidentially.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.