Quality Engineer II

Sierra Space•Murphy, WI

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer II designs, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. The role plans, implements, and manages compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards for worldwide distribution. It also develops inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to assess the precision and accuracy of production processes, equipment, and finished products. The position conducts inspections and tests to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, analyzes data to identify trends, and recommends improvements to production processes and quality assurance protocols. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions, documents quality assurance activities, and maintains accurate records. The role uses electrical and mechanical drawings and familiarity with GD&T, ensures compliance with IPC and NASA requirements, applies RCCA and CAPA knowledge, participates in Corrective Action Reports, and takes part in internal audits using basic internal audit training. A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is required, along with typically 2 or more years of related experience. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required for this position. The stated pay range is $73,544.00–$101,141.75. Sierra Space offers medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, and three weeks of paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree.
Typically 2+ years of related experience.
Basic understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
Basic Internal Audit Training.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in quality assurance or inspection, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.
Experience in a manufacturing or quality assurance environment.
Proficiency with quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001.
Experience with advanced quality assurance tools and techniques, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Familiarity with quality management software and databases.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience conducting internal audits and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
Plan, implement, and manage compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Design inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to assess production processes, equipment, and finished products.
Conduct inspections and tests to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
Analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements to production processes and quality assurance protocols.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Document quality assurance activities and maintain accurate records.
Use knowledge of electrical and mechanical drawings and familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ensure compliance with IPC and NASA requirements.
Apply knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and participate in Corrective Action Reports (CAR).
Participate in internal audits and apply basic internal audit training.