Quality Engineer

Polara Enterprises, LLC.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Polara Enterprises, LLC. is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide technical support for ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems. Your role includes maintaining the Quality Management System and overseeing contract reviews and vendor qualifications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in quality assurance. Strong statistical analysis and leadership skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in quality assurance.
• 5 years experience in a quality engineering role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Management System.
• Troubleshoot technical product issues.
• Support Continuous Process Improvement and Kaizen activities.

Skills

Strong statistical analysis knowledge

Process audit methodology

Interpersonal skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: Quality Engineer

Salary Classification: Exempt

Reports to: QA Manager

Supervises: NA

Description

Under the minimal supervision of the Quality Manager. Provides technical support for the development and implementation of ISO 9000 Quality Management systems in a Lean Continuous Process Improvement environment. Also, to provide quality engineering support to all sales, engineering, procurement, and production operations.

Job Duties

• Assists Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Management System and performs the duties of the Quality Manager in his/her absence
• Proven experience in maintaining ISO 9000 certification: auditing, reporting KPIs, documentation generation and maintenance
• Provides technical Quality oversight of contract review, design review, work order review, vendor qualification and production audit for customer contracts/specifications, design documents, purchase orders, and other documents to ensure that customer and regulatory requirements are met
• Serves as a member of the MRB; reviews defective material; develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition; determines additional process steps required; updates inspection and engineering documentation; trains personnel; and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility
• Application experience of quality tools such as FMEA, PMP, SPC, 8D methodology, etc.
• Sponsors for regulatory, partnership, or customer audits; participates in and leads internal and external auditsPlans and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials, and products
• Troubleshoot technical product issues and work with engineering team for resolution
• Devises sampling procedures including forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting the data
• Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities; evaluates production capabilities using statistical analysis (Process Capability Analysis) and recommends improvements
• Lead and facilitate cross functional team in creation and of FMEA and PFMEA
• Provides quality engineering leadership to supplier development and sourcing activities and performs annual supplier evaluations
• Supports Continuous Process Improvement and Kaizen activities where appropriate and serves as a key member of project teams involved in new product introduction
• Directs the Measuring & Test Equipment program
• Develop and maintain internal quality system, procedures, work instructions and workmanship standards

Requirements

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or, a related technical field, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of work experience in quality assurance

Preferred Experience

• 5 years’ experience in quality engineering role or technical role in electronic manufacturing environment
• Strong statistical analysis knowledge and application
• Process audit methodology, reporting, CAPA implementation
• ISO/TL 9000 maintenance and support

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and follow-up skills
• Excellent leadership qualities
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.