Quality Assurance Engineer

Job description:

Position: Quality Assurance Engineer

Full Time

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, as a Quality Assurance Engineer you will be on the front line in Ranger's efforts to continue to deliver world class products to our customers. Located in our Webster, NY manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for the following:

Product Quality Planning:

• Collaborate with the product development & OEM team to understand the product's design, specifications, and intended use.
• Participate in the early stages of product development to provide input on design for manufacturability and quality considerations.

Quality Standards and Procedures:

• Continuously maintains clear quality standards, acceptance criteria, and inspection procedures based on industry regulations, customer specifications, and internal quality guidelines.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive quality records, including inspection reports, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Generate regular reports on quality performance, highlighting trends, and recommending measures to address any recurring issues.
• Review and Maintain Supplier Production Part Approvals
• Complete Customer Production Part Approvals

Testing and Validation:

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures to verify manufacturing capability,  product performance, reliability and durability is done by Engineering
• Use various testing methods and equipment to validate purchased product functionality and adherence to specifications.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate manufacturing processes and inspection report to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains, including 8D analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective / preventive actions, including 6 Sigma workshops aiming to enhance product quality and streamline production workflows.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and quality management system standards.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant quality assurance practices, industry advancements, and best practices.

Non-Conformance Management:

• When defects or non-conforming products are identified either internally or from customers, work with the manufacturing team to isolate the affected products, determine the root cause of the issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Process customer material returns, working with the manufacturing team to identify material that is conforming and eligible for reuse.

Training and Education:

• Provide training and support to manufacturing and operations teams on quality assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration with various departments, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and quality control methods.

If you have the above-mentioned qualifications and are interested in this position, please send your resume (mentioning the job title) to kristin.burke@rangerdesign.com.

All requests will be treated confidentially.

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person - Webster, NY