Description

JOB SUMMARY

The QA Engineer III is responsible for coordinating the daily quality outputs within an assigned role or program to support product designed and delivered to a military, Aerospace or commercial customer. Acts as primary customer interface for all program and product quality matters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for defined quality processes for a facility, program(s), or specific quality areas which may include supplier quality, software testing, development and support.
• Participates in and leads activities associated with the defined quality process or Program(s) area, including quality planning, continuous improvements, special project leadership, design and development actions, etc.
• Develops and implements quality improvement initiatives to reduce process variation and prevent defects and/or non-compliance including software.
• Effectively uses data collection methods and evaluation to assess quality problems and develop resolutions.
• Supports integrated product/process teams, including analysis of data, development of action plans, problem solving, and carrying out actions to meet objectives.
• Leverages statistical analysis, root cause analysis, quality tools and problem solving concepts such as SPC, Control Charts, Six Sigma, 5 Why/DMAIC/DIVE into the production environment.
• Development of Quality Assurance Program Plans per customer requirements, including quality planning, design, development actions, project leadership and plan implementation.
• Assists with facilitating problem solving activities, continuous improvement projects, kaizen or Lean Manufacturing events, and quality management system requirement responsibilities.
• Leads integration with the process inputs/outputs to successfully drive quality results.
• Leads internal audits, reporting and action plans as needed.
• Supports supplier quality responsibilities, including supplier corrective actions, supplier audits, supplier selection and approval, supplier quality performance ratings and reviews, and supplier follow up actions when assigned.
• Works with suppliers to resolve issues and data collection on performance as assigned.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• All employees are expected to be in compliance with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Maintains the highest standards for Safety, Quality and Housekeeping
• Must have ability to travel within the US 20%

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other closely related field of study required
• ASQ Certification or equivalent preferred: Organizational Excellence, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma Green Belt, Quality Auditor

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in the areas of supplier quality, statistical techniques, failure analysis and corrective action.
• Prior experience with government contracts preferred

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.
• Prior experience auditing QMS
• Frequent use and strong knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Principles and possess a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent problem solving skills, sound judgment, initiative and creativity
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing, and organizational skills
• High energy and a proactive, results-driven approach to role
• Performs with high integrity throughout all areas of internal and external business activity
• Use of quality improvement tools - mistake-proofing/poke-yoke, 5-S, visual management aids, capability studies, A3 problem analysis tools, etc.
• Experienced in application of AS 9100/ISO 9001 QMS requirements to support quality system operations
• Advanced understanding of principles, concepts, laws and practices and their application within discipline or function; strong knowledge of related disciplines or functions

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

CSES maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.