Quality/Process Engineer

Summary of Job Duties:

The Quality Engineer has multiple responsibilities to ensure that the manufacturing process produces product that meets or exceeds customer expectations. To assist with the implementation of a comprehensive quality management system, and to support quality objectives of the company. The ideal candidate is a fast learner who can handle multiple projects and work well as part of a team. Develop processes, control plans, PPAP plans, first article processes, and metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and define Standards and Procedure of development requirements for the product.
• Participate in risk and hazard assessment during the new product Implementation phase of production.
• Establish and maintain high quality test procedures and methods to be used in present and future software and hardware testing and development that comply with the company quality standards and deliverables.
• Work with Contract Manufacturer customers to specify and qualify the reliability and testing requirements for components and/or assembled parts of the incoming inspections.
• Coordinate on the quality trends, including the corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee the resolution of quality-related problems in the development and manufacturing environment resulting from supply or production imperfections.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of document control processes and devices.
• Confer with Engineering Manager on production and personnel issues. Also assist with preparation of various quality reports.
• Participate on/with continuous improvement teams.
• Randomly examine production documents (router/Traveler) to ensure that all assembly, inspecting and testing steps were performed according to EMLinQ's practices.
• Provide Supplier Quality Engineering support to the Procurement function by auditing Supplier facilities and monitoring supplier performance data.
• Follow-up on supplier corrective actions submitted.
• Monitor and analyze product non-compliance on assemblies to reduce defects.
• Monitor ESD compliance through production.
• Analyze customer returns to determine cause and prevention.
• Perform follow-up on corrective actions to determine effective implementation.
• Perform periodic audits of production processes against procedures.
• Monitor and support receiving inspection activities.
• Other duties may be assigned,

Required education, experience and attributes of a successful candidate:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of Quality Engineer Experience
• Experience working in ISO 9000, AS9100 and ISO-14001 requirements.
• Must have strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Process Analysis: process measurements, process flow diagrams.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, Bill-of-Materials, data sheets and test reports.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• In order to comply with ITAR requirements, U.S. persons are required for this position.

Negotiable Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering (preferably Quality Engineering)
• Experience working in a production environment with practical process control experience.
• Possess strong statistical and analytical skills.
• Proactive, independent and self-motivated.
• Functional/Technical Certifications that would be an added advantage:
• Certified Internal Auditor ISO 9001-2008, AS9100
• Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.