Quality Engineer

Instant Systems Inc.; Norfolk (VA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K

Health Benefits

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Corporate Events

Skill Growth

Short Term Disability

Career Advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Instant Systems Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes ensuring high quality of single use medical device components.

The role requires real-world experience in process engineering, lean manufacturing, and quality systems within a regulated industry. You will lead CAPA/NCR investigations, coordinate supplier quality initiatives, and drive RCCA actions across cross-functional teams.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field with 4+ years of quality/engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and document FMEAs and RCCA investigations.
• Coordinate suppliers and verify quality per requirements.
• Develop supplier management programs.
• Support audits and quality systems compliance.
• Create quality plans with cross‑functional teams.
• Authors validation protocols and reports.

Conocimientos

CAPA

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

PPAP

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands on and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality production of single use supplies including medical device components. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in process engineering, lean manufacturing, and quality systems within a regulated industry.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge and experience with quality tools, such as CAPA, six sigma, lean manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, problem solving techniques, and root cause analysis.
• Participate in APQP and NPI activities
• Lead, document, and track FMEAs
• Responsible for coordinating suppliers and verifying quality standards in accordance with industry and customer requirements
• Develop and implement supplier management programs
• Identify technical problems as well as cost reductions with suppliers
• Manage Supplier corrective actions
• Provide quality support in all aspects of the Product Life Cycle (design & development, qualification, testing, release to production and release to customer)
• Conduct quality investigations (CAPA and NCR) and Material Review Board (MRB)
• Coordinates activities between cross-functional teams in support of FRACAS (Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System).
• Drives root cause corrective actions (RCCA) for quality issues
• Utilizes and implements systematic RCCA and Six Sigma methods, tools, and techniques.
• Supports 3rd party, customer, internal and external audits
• Supports inspection and ensures compliance of engineering (formal and dry run) verification, acceptance, and qualification tests
• Define Quality Standards, Identify Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements and apply Key Process Indicators
• Develops Quality Assurance Plans with the participation of cross‑functional teams.
• Position requires allocation of varied assignments, projects, challenges and other tasks as assigned.
• Authors validation protocols and reports

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and create project plans.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the customer and/or management.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

To Be Considered You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge of plastic materials a plus
• Practitioner of scientific method
• Proficient knowledge of ISO based Quality Management Systems.
• Mechanical engineering experience preferred
• Knowledge of Quality Engineering and Advanced Quality principles (Six Sigma methodology, Root Cause/Corrective Action, DMAIC, Design for Manufacturability).
• Proficient in understanding of engineering drawings, documentation, including dimensioning, and tolerance.
• Experience working with project management and interfacing with customers.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. and not require employment‑based sponsorship now or in the future.

You Will Thrive If You

• enjoy an autonomous work environment.
• have a LEAN mindset.
• are the first person to help.
• seek out opportunities to bring added value.

Company Benefits & Perks

• 401K
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Corporate Sponsored Events
• Skill growth opportunities
• Short Term Disability
• Ability to Advance
• Working with energetic & creative problem solvers
• A mission worthy of your energy and expertise

Applicants for this position must successfully pass background, drug screen and reference check. It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.