Quality Assurance Engineer

Safe Fleet•Webster, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer works under the supervision of the Director of Operations at Ranger’s manufacturing facility in Webster, New York. The role supports the delivery of quality products by contributing to product planning, maintaining quality standards and records, testing and validation, process improvement, compliance, non-conformance management, and workforce training. The position collaborates with product development, OEM, manufacturing, operations, and other cross-functional teams. It is full-time and permanent, with an eight-hour Monday-to-Friday schedule and in-person work at the Webster facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and quality control methods.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product development and the OEM team to understand product design, specifications, and intended use.
Participate in early product development and provide input on design for manufacturability and quality considerations.
Maintain clear quality standards, acceptance criteria, and inspection procedures based on industry regulations, customer specifications, and internal guidelines.
Maintain quality records, including inspection reports, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
Generate quality performance reports, identify trends, and recommend measures to address recurring issues.
Review and maintain supplier Production Part Approvals.
Complete customer Production Part Approvals.
Develop and execute test plans and procedures to verify manufacturing capability, product performance, reliability, and durability, as performed by Engineering.
Use testing methods and equipment to validate purchased product functionality and conformance to specifications.
Evaluate manufacturing processes and inspection reports to identify improvement and efficiency opportunities, including through 8D analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on corrective and preventive actions, including 6 Sigma workshops, to improve product quality and streamline production workflows.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and quality management system standards.
Stay current with quality assurance practices, industry advancements, and best practices.
Work with manufacturing to isolate defective or non-conforming products, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Process customer material returns and work with manufacturing to identify conforming material eligible for reuse.
Provide quality assurance training and support to manufacturing and operations teams.
Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.