Description:

As the Quality Engineer/ Quality Manager you will manage our ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) and will be responsible for our company's compliance to our QMS. Depending on your experience and interest in the role, it may extend to managing QA inspectors, but the primary role and immediate need is direct management of the QMS system for compliance both internally and with our suppliers. You are expected to know and own all aspects of the QMS and will report to the President of the company, as well as the SVP of Engineering.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manages the QMS system and ensures accurate and current documentation.

2. Using hands-on management, directs the daily quality control activities.

3. Monitors and engages suppliers for compliance to QMS.

4. Ensures appropriate training of all team members to QMS and specific job functions.

5. Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, and formulas; confers with appropriate staff to determine quality and reliability standards required.

6. Supports testing of products at specified stages in the production process for various quality criteria, including dimensions, performance, and mechanical/electrical characteristics.

7. Writes quality program documentation, including quality plans, incoming inspection instructions, and new product inspection techniques.

8. Works with customers and suppliers to define appropriate acceptable quality levels (AQLs).

9. Assists Purchasing Department with maintaining appropriate vendor quality.

10. Communicates with internal and external customers verbally and in writing regarding quality standards and specifications.

11. Identifies quality-related customer issues and develops Corrective Action and Preventative Action plans.

12. Coordinates and performs dimensional analysis, initial inspections, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, etc.

13. Oversees ISO 9001 and Internal Audits.

14. Coordinates annual 3rd party internal audits.

15. Oversees in-house Quality Assurance Team (ideally).

Skills:

quality engineering, Quality assurance, Root cause analysis, Supplier quality, Audit

Top Skills Details:

quality engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Who You Are

• Experienced in Quality Assurance

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Open minded, strong collaborator

• Resilient and adaptable

• Continuous improvement, solution-oriented mindset

• Computer literate, with a good understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, and some data analysis skills

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM field

• Minimum of 2-3 years of direct QA experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

• Solid written and verbal technical communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills - including ability to establish and maintain positive working relationship team members, stakeholders, and customers at all levels

• Understanding of and commitment to an integrated Quality Management System

• Experience with ISO 9001, GMP and GLP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading projects and inspiring teams

• Previous experience working in quality, supply chain, program management, engineering, or manufacturing

• Defense industry experience, including interface with government customers

• Experience facilitating Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Master Black Belt

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.