Quality Engineer

Strata Worldwide LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Strata Products Worldwide, LLC, a global leader in industrial safety and connected solutions, seeks a Quality Engineer to drive ISO-aligned quality across products and suppliers. Based in Canonsburg, PA, you will lead audits, improve processes, and ensure compliance through QMS enhancements, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a engineering degree and 2+ years in quality management within manufacturing, with CQE/CQA or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality management within the industrial tech/manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated experience with ISO certification processes and quality management systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience in managing quality in contract manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, etc.) and basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor and update the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001:2015 and other standards.
• Conduct audits, internal and external, to ensure compliance and identify improvements.
• Participate in ISO certification processes and maintain documentation for certification.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Monitor internal repair processes and maintain repair history.
• Oversee and update the RMA process and report trends.
• Lead Corrective Action process.
• Audit quality systems of contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Ensure in-house and contract-manufactured products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate QMS into the business strategy.
• Communicate quality issues and initiatives to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Quality management

ISO knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field

Tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Inspection tools

Basic tools

Job description

Strata Products Worldwide, LLC (Strata) is a global leader in industrial safety and connected solutions that promote a safer, more productive working environment Headquartered in Atlanta, GA., Strata provides local engineering, service, and sales support to the regions of the U.S., Europe, Australia, South Africa, South America, and Mexico.

Strata offers a state-of-the-art electronic safety platform, that includes: Completely wireless communications and tracking, post-emergency communications, proximity detection and collision avoidance, ventilation and conveyor monitoring, and Wi-Fi systems as well as cellular LTE. Additionally, Strata specializes in the design and manufacturing of emergency refuge chambers, and specialized construction products.

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for maintaining a system of quality and reliability for the organization's products and overseeing the quality of processes and outputs to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with ISO standards.

• Maintain, monitor and continuously update the Quality Management Systems in line with ISO 9001:2015 and other relevant standards
• Conduct audits, both internal and external, to ensure compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement
• Participate in the ISO certification processes and maintain documentation and records to support certification and compliance efforts
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive process improvements
• Monitor internal repair processes and maintain history of repairs
• Oversee and update the RMA process and report on trends
• Lead Corrective Action process
• Monitor and audit the quality systems of contract manufacturers and component suppliers
• Oversee the quality of both in-house and contract-manufactured products to ensure they meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate the Quality Management System into the overall business strategy
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, staff, and external stakeholders regarding quality issues and initiatives

III Qualifications

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in quality management within the industrial tech/manufacturing sector
• Demonstrated experience with ISO certification processes and quality management systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• Experience in managing quality in contract manufacturing environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders
• Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, etc.) and basic hand tools

IV. WORKING CONDITIONS

Location

Canonsburg, PA

Travel Requirements

The incumbent may be required to travel as needed to audit or qualify manufacturers within the USA and occasional international travel. Trips will likely require overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform general physical exertions, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting materials or equipment.

Typical work environment. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Strata Worldwide offers full-time eligible employees the following benefits:

• Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) & 401(k) Roth Plans with a Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible PTO

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