Job Listing: Quality Engineer

Client is an electronics manufacturer located in State College, PA. They are looking for a Quality Engineer for a direct placement opportunity. Ideally, candidates will have BS Degree in engineering discipline, 3-5 years as a quality engineer in an electronics manufacturer and ISO manufacturing facility. ***CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN US SECURITY CLEARANCE*** More details below:

I. Summary:

Support the continual improvement of our Quality Management System through active participation in the internal and external audit processes, issuance of corrective and preventive actions, supplier quality evaluations/qualifications, process monitoring, and process improvement projects.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Quality Management System Support
-Fill the roll of ISO 9001:2000 facility representative for external registrar audits.
-Define and manage the internal audit program and act as lead auditor.
-Provide internal auditor training for new internal auditors.
-Evaluate internal audit reports, assign corrective and preventive actions, and document final audit reports.
-Organize and lead quarterly Quality Management System reviews with the staff and document meeting minutes.
-Assist in the evaluation of potential suppliers.
-Communicate with suppliers on their quality performance.
-Maintain and adjust the incoming inspection plan as needed.
-Process defective parts for routine segregation, documentation, and correction.
-Provide data collection services for the Staff.
-Perform other work needed by the quality department as needed and defined by the Operations Manager.
-Operate in the role of QC Inspector I, as needed.
-Work in incoming inspection, and shipping inspection as needed.
-Work on other quality system projects as required by the Operations Manager.

Process Improvements
-Assist the Operations Manager with training such topics as IPC-A-610, Component Identification, ESD, ISO Employee Awareness, Repair of Electronic Assemblies, Solder Training, etc.
-Conduct process improvement experiments as designed by the Operations Manager, collect data and analyze data and provide recommendations on outcomes.
-Work on selected process improvement projects as defined by the Operations Manager.

The Quality Systems Engineer is expected to provide a variety of support services to the quality department. The position consists of both routine responsibilities of quality control/assurance as well as specific assignments from the Operations Manager.

III. Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Quality – Is extremely focused on root cause analysis and drives to effective corrective action. Is very focused upon accurate data collection and manipulation. Displays a high level of attention to detail, problem definition, and thoroughness on any task given.

Productivity – Completes assignments on schedule; focuses on keeping up with daily maintenance responsibilities so that backlogs and batch processing do not occur.

Job Knowledge – Is knowledgeable of local manufacturing processes and the product structure. Understands principles of document control. Comfortable working with computers.

Reliability – Completes assignments on time; Maintains complete and reliable document control records. Follows documentation processes without exception.

Attendance – Is prompt at arriving at work; Gives advance notice of absences when possible; arrives at scheduled meetings on time.

Independence – Works with little supervision, although considerable project assignments. Stays focused on completing assignments without prompting; Makes most decisions within defined guidelines; Demonstrates a strong work ethic in terms of how time at work is spent

Creativity – Provides quality control solutions to help reduce the incidence of errors.

Initiative – Offers ideas on improvement; Asks for assistance where guidelines or requirements are not clear; Notifies management of improvement opportunities or quality problems.

Adherence to Policy – Conscientiously follows guidelines given by management; Observes safety and security procedures; is extremely attentive to document control procedures.

Interpersonal skills – Treats others with respect; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Focuses discussions on facts; Able to understand others’ points of view; Gives and receives appropriate feedback as necessary; Negotiates well.

Judgment – Choose effective negotiation and communication behaviors, especially relative to other employee’s schedules and priorities. Is able to identify situations where management needs to provide guidance upon the solution or correction to a quality problem.

IV. Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education and/or Experience: Four-year degree in an engineering field with 2-3 years of quality engineering and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Language Skills: Able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations as needed.

Mathematical skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers and perform a variety of common statistical analysis of data sets.

Reasoning ability: Able to follow document control procedures. Able to understand the intent of management guidelines, and when management input is needed for a particular decision.

Computer Skills: A basic knowledge of the ERP system; able to communicate via email. Able to obtain drawings and Bills of Materials from the server. Capable of working with Microsoft PowerPoint, preferably to a high degree. Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and the use of Access queries. Basic knowledge of file manipulation in AutoCAD or PCAD.

Desirable Certificates and Licenses: ASQ CQE, IPC-A-610 certification

Supervisory Responsibilities: Quality Inspectors.

Required Skills for Quality Engineer Job:

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