Quality Assurance Engineer - ISO 9001 & Process Improvement

knowles; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Prescription Drug Plans

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Basic Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Knowles in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for Specialty Films to lead and sustain ISO 9001 QMS requirements and drive data-driven process improvements ensuring products meet specifications.

You will monitor inspection and testing, support with root cause analysis, supplier quality activities, training, and provide direction to quality technicians in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance
• Interact with all functions to lead continuous improvement and develop process controls to assure compliance with quality standards and specifications
• Conduct daily production floor walkthroughs to aid operators with in-process manufacturing issues; support root cause analysis and disposition of non-conforming materials
• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, PQ, OQ, PPAPs) to support customer requirements
• Establish and maintain quality plans, inspection plans, and inspection results
• Perform internal and external unit failure analysis and identify corrective actions
• Collaborate with suppliers on non-conforming materials for raw and finished products
• Monitor supplier performance with Purchasing; conduct supplier audits and drive supply chain improvements
• Provide quality-related training on QMS processes and continuous improvement tools
• Provide direction to quality technicians and inspectors as required

Skills

Quality Assurance

Statistical analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Microsoft Office

ERP

Job description

Knowles in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for Specialty Films to lead and sustain ISO 9001 QMS requirements and drive data-driven process improvements ensuring products meet specifications.

You will monitor inspection and testing, support with root cause analysis, supplier quality activities, training, and provide direction to quality technicians in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.