QA Engineer

ARA Career•Madison, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a highly analytical QA Engineer who enjoys bridging quality assurance between design and production teams within the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) . on-site in Madison, AL. Must be a self-starter ensuring development and implementation of quality standards to ensure that products meet quality specifications, while working to improve processes and workflows to comply with safety regulations. As a QA Engineer you will perform inspections, conduct audits, document deviations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest levels of quality and compliance for products used by key stakeholders. This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War. We're seeking the following in a Quality Engineer: Proven experience assisting in the development, implementation and sustainment of a Quality Management Systems (QMS) meeting AS9100D and/or ISO9001:2015 certification standards Demonstrated experience leading corrective actions and using root cause analysis tools Proven experience with QA tracking and reporting all activities, procedures and processes, developing auditing tools to improve the internal auditing process and conducting regular reviews and inspections to ensure employee adherence to quality standards Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes Skilled in utilization of industry-standard inspection equipment Ability in Identifying opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data Effectively communicate a “stop-work authority” when quality requirements are not being met Advanced experience in reading blueprints Knowledge of translating GD&T drawings in actionable inspection plans Experience in performing incoming, in-process and final inspections Conduct quality training sessions Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization Ability to develop relationships and to work with various functional teams and stakeholders Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years relevant work experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a H.S. diploma and 8-10 years’ experience as QA Engineer in a DoW/DoD manufacturing field

Requirements

Proven experience assisting in the development, implementation and sustainment of a Quality Management Systems (QMS) meeting AS9100D and/or ISO9001:2015 certification standards
Demonstrated experience leading corrective actions and using root cause analysis tools
Proven experience with QA tracking and reporting all activities, procedures and processes, developing auditing tools to improve the internal auditing process and conducting regular reviews and inspections to ensure employee adherence to quality standards
Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes
Skilled in utilization of industry-standard inspection equipment
Ability in Identifying opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data
Effectively communicate a “stop-work authority” when quality requirements are not being met
Advanced experience in reading blueprints
Knowledge of translating GD&T drawings in actionable inspection plans
Experience in performing incoming, in-process and final inspections
Conduct quality training sessions
Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization
Ability to develop relationships and to work with various functional teams and stakeholders
Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance
Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years relevant work experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a H.S. diploma and 8-10 years’ experience as QA Engineer in a DoW/DoD manufacturing field
Must be able to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War

Nice To Haves

Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War
Solidworks or Solidworks Markup Experience
Facilitated an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing certification
Lead Auditor experience and/or training
ASQ – CQI, CQA or CQE certifications

Responsibilities

Perform inspections
Conduct audits
Document deviations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest levels of quality and compliance
Lead corrective actions and using root cause analysis tools
QA tracking and reporting all activities, procedures and processes
Developing auditing tools to improve the internal auditing process
Conducting regular reviews and inspections to ensure employee adherence to quality standards
Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes
Identifying opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data
Effectively communicate a “stop-work authority” when quality requirements are not being met
Translating GD&T drawings in actionable inspection plans
Performing incoming, in-process and final inspections
Conduct quality training sessions
Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes