The Quality Engineer (QE) plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of processing operations within the organization. This QE role is responsible forimplementing and maintaining quality assurance processes, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):
- An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
- An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
- An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"
Essential Functions
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential functionsatisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop and implement quality control procedures and processes for operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirementsand industry standards; participate in the design and development of new processing methods, equipment, and materials, ensuring alignment withquality requirements and objectives
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of equipment, materials,and procedures to identify potential areas for improvement and ensureadherence to quality standards
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve quality-related issues, including root cause analysis and implementation of correctiveand preventive actions
- Analyze processing and chemical laboratory data and performance metrics toidentify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process optimization andefficiency improvement
- Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel on quality-related matters, including process troubleshooting and optimization
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops to educate employees on qualityassurance principles, procedures, and best practices
- Maintain documentation related to quality control processes, includingprocedures, work instructions, and records of inspections and audits
- Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality and reliability ofincoming materials and components used in processing operations
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related toprocessing quality assurance and incorporate relevant knowledge intooperations
- Performs other duties as required
- Work is to be performed on-site at the manufacturing facility during a regularly assigned shift
Required Education and Work Experience
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or a relatedtechnical field is required; a combination of specialized training and relevantwork experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Three (3) years of work experience in quality assurance/quality control forem****** manufacturing is required; experience in a processing environment ispreferred
- A comprehensive understanding of quality management systems, regulatoryrequirements, and industry standards (i.e. ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP) isrequired
- Internal audit and ISO or similar Certification Audit experience is required(AS9100 preferred)
- Proficiency in root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and problem-solvingmethodologies (i.e. Six Sigma, DMAIC) is required
- Specialized training and experience conducting continuous improvementactivities is preferred
Other Required Skills and Abilities
- Ability to accurately read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, andtechnical specifications is required
- Professional written and verbal communication (English) to convey bothtechnical and non-technical information and instructions is required
- Computer proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,PowerPoint) is required; experience administering SharePoint includingutilization of workflows and document revision tracking is required;experience using an ERP system is preferred
- Experience with accurate use of precision measuring instruments (mics,calipers, etc.) is required; knowledge of and experience with the use of CMMsystems is preferred
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
- Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, including all buildings and the manufacturing areas; occasionally navigating rough or uneven terrain
- Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally climb steps, stairs, or ladders
- Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
- Constantly communicate verbally and in writing (English) using a phone, textsor other messaging, and email
- Visual acuity to accurately interpret precision measuring instruments and todistinguish colors to assess and accurately respond to sensors, indicators, and color- variable dashboards
- Use hands and fingers to operate computer keyboards and peripherals,measurement instruments, and to physically examine manufactured parts
Working Conditions
- Moderate noise (regularly); excessive noise, hearing protection required (occasionally)
- Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors and hazardous chemicals or materials (regularly)
- Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
- Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, complex machining centers, and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (occasionally)
The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye protection, and use of safety footwear is required.
Benefits
- Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.
Accurus is anEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) and AAP employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices.
Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.
All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.