Hardware Quality Engineer

Position: Quality Engineer

Location: Columbia, MD

Pay: $45 – $50 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures products and processes meet ISO 9001:2015 standards through quality system management, data analysis, auditing, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Quality System Manager for the facility’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Plan and manage annual internal ISO audits, including coordinating and supporting internal auditors.
• Review product design and development projects to ensure compliance with specifications, procedures, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality control plans, inspection procedures, and testing methods.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis to identify quality trends and improvement opportunities.
• Manage the Material Review Board (MRB) process for nonconforming materials and oversee corrective actions.
• Communicate quality issues and nonconformance reports with suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare and present quality assurance reports and improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Support lab audits, quality meetings, and compliance reviews related to production and product testing.
• Conduct detailed failure analysis and problem-solving related to quality audits and product testing.
• Develop Accessibility Conformance Reports and maintain compliance with industry quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing quality systems.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, auditing processes, and SPC methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.