Quality Assurance Engineer

WAGSTAFF INC•Spokane Valley, WA

24d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer provides technical quality assurance support in Wagstaff Applied Technologies’ diverse, highly regulated manufacturing environment. The role manages company-wide quality policies and procedures, including their conception, development, and enforcement, and involves interpreting customer contract specifications and planning inspections, tests, and work orders. With limited general supervision, the engineer uses discretion and independent judgment to administer company quality systems, including product complaint tracking, nonconforming products, and corrective and preventive action systems. The role supports the design, manufacture, and testing of custom equipment for the nuclear industry. Pay is $30.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience. Work is primarily in a manufacturing and shop-floor environment, with regular computer work. Work weeks exceeding 40 hours may be required to achieve business objectives. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering and at least five years of related Quality Assurance work experience, preferably in manufacturing; alternatively, an associate degree in a relevant field and five years of related Quality Assurance work experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Knowledge of and experience with AS 9100, ASME NQA-1, or an equivalent industry-standard Quality Management System.
Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts for government or other regulated industries.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and design specifications.
Knowledge of inspection gages and gauging practices.
Knowledge of typical manufacturing processes, including welding, weld inspection, NDE, and conventional and CNC milling and turning.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Proficiency with document management software.
Ability to work with limited general supervision and use discretion and independent judgment.
Ability to work weeks exceeding 40 hours when required by business objectives.
Successful completion of a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Formal training and experience in corrective action and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Work with project managers to develop project-specific inspection planning documents that comply with contract requirements.
Develop project-specific and company-wide quality systems, inspection plans, and test plans.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and Demand Management to communicate inspection planning requirements clearly.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Design, Engineering, Purchasing, and other departments to develop and document inspection control plans.
Develop, recommend, and implement quality management system enhancements to improve product and process quality.
Lead multidisciplinary and cross-department problem-solving teams addressing process, design, and product quality issues.
Ensure quality system activities and records are properly completed and maintained.
Lead and participate in company-wide product quality planning and documentation activities.
Work with third-party suppliers and Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Engineering personnel during new product development to address manufacturability and quality concerns.
Determine and document appropriate uses of existing and new quality measurement systems.
Oversee project-related inspection processes, interface with customers on quality issues, and escort customer inspection representatives during inspections.
Maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information.
Abide by company policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.