QA Engineer

Summary: Responsibility for performing all Quality Engineering functions within the assigned Value Stream Team and for the customers they support. Such functions include, review of incoming orders and technical data packages, preparation of quality control instructions and procedures, support and oversight of first articles and quality inspections and audits in production, investigating, resolving and preventing product quality problems, evaluation, failure analysis and disposition of returned or rejected assemblies, review and disposition of defective components, coordination with vendors in resolving quality issues, evaluations of potential new suppliers, and coordination with other team members to continually measure and drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, and oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual goals of the team.

Qualifications:

· Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

· Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a QMS

· Process expertise in Logistics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management required

· Specialized skills, knowledge of standards/specifications unique to this role (APQP, AS9102, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 experience preferred)

· Experience in ISO9001 required and AS9100 preferred

· Experience with Root Cause Corrective actions (RCCA) required

· Education / Training in Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, 5-Why, 8D, Leadership Standard Work

· Proficiency with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment. Epicor knowledge a plus

· Ability to Lead and Mentor others

· Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written skills

· Strong Microsoft Office suite skills: specifically Excel and PowerPoint and ability to create macros, pivot charts and other graphics

· Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to use data to make informed recommendations and decisions

· Able to operate independently and with a sense of urgency and accountability

· Strong auditing and investigative traits

· Technical competency with the ability to effectively communicate on complex topics with Engineering, Program Management and Customers

· Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Identify and correct potential problems. Lead corrective action, preventive action, and continuous improvement activities for the value stream

· Drive quality improvement projects via action plans and other quality tools

· Preparation and approval of Inspection and Test Plans issued to the shop floor for standard / stock products in accordance with specifications

· Review and approve customer orders as confirmation that quality requirements for customer orders can be met

· Control and approval of Product Containment, Nonconforming Product, Customer NCRs and Field Complaints in accordance with QMS requirements

· Monitor quality trends and report routine / substantial developments to senior management and other functional areas of the Company

· Evaluation, failure analysis and disposition of returned or rejected assemblies

· Review and disposition defective components

· Coordination with vendors in resolving Quality issues

· Coordinate with Quality Inspectors and Quality Techs assigned to production lines

· Adherence to all company procedures

· Function as a collaborative team member in ad hoc Continuous Improvement activities

· Support Team in evaluation of Quality Characteristics of Product

· Maintain a safe and orderly work area

· Other duties as assigned

Metric Ownership:

· Internal Quality: First Pass Yield and Scrap

· External Quality: Customer returns, Customer scorecards

· Corrective Action Response effectiveness

· DMR disposition, RMA Evaluation and Contract review timeliness

· First Article Inspection Report accuracy and review timeliness

Compulink offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

· Health, Dental, Vision insurance

· Company paid life and disability insurance

· Voluntary Plans

· Paid time off

· 401(k) retirement plan

Compulink is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans

Must be a U.S citizen or permanent green card holder.

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