Quality Engineer

Our client is a contract manufacturing of complex circuit card assemblies, cable & harness assemblies and box builds. In this role the quality engineer will be the primary interface with customers and suppliers to help meet quality requirements and resolve quality issues. This position will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting the quality management system.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct interface with manufacturing and QC to resolve manufacturing issues and to identify areas where opportunities exist to implement improvements.
• Address internal and customer complaints by performing root cause analysis, identifying containment actions and implementing immediate corrective and long-term preventative actions.
• Perform contract/purchase order reviews to ensure technical and quality requirements are identified and implemented for manufacturing and suppliers.
• Generate quality plans and inspection plans to address specific customer requirements.
• Generate and maintain quality management procedures and instructions.
• Have direct interface with customers, customer representatives and auditors.
• Assist with addressing supplier quality issues as needed.
• Perform internal quality system audits and process audits.
• Review and generate AS91020 First Article Reports.
• Analyze performance metrics, identify trends, recommend, and implement actions for improvement.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BS degree in technical field or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract manufacturing of high-reliability electro/mechanical assemblies for defense/aerospace industry. Circuit card assembly a plus.
• Experience with reading and interpreting customer documents including engineering drawings, specifications and standards.
• Understand component data sheets, and mil spec documentation for electronic components.
• Understanding of Military Specifications.
• Understanding of J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610. Certification.
• Experience in performing quality and process audits under an ISO9001/AS9100 quality.
• Experience with AS9102 First Article requirements.
• Experience in using root cause and corrective action using tools such as 8D, fishbone and 5 why.
• Continuous improvement tools using Kaizen, six sigma and lean principles and tools.