Quality Engineer II

Panasonic • Bothell, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Support the local inspection activity, drive continuous improvement through data analysis, respond to issues leveraging a robust root cause analysis, and support definition of quality activities through procedural and instruction updates. Inspection areas include receiving, in-process, final, or shipping inspection. Quality Assurance infrastructure administration (including calibrated equipment, Stamp Control, ESD, Training Program, etc.). Support Change Control Board function through a technical and procedural review of engineering documentation (incl. Engineering Drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures, etc.). Supporting MRB through investigating non-conforming parts, collaborating with various departments (Design Engineering, Procurement, etc.), confirming discrepancy, and supporting a disposition. Support First Article Inspections per AS9102 at the Supplier and those produced internally. Liaise activity and provide technical support to the quality control inspectors. Performs root cause analyses to support the application of closed loop corrective action. Gather and analyze data to develop data-driven corrective actions plans for internal rejections, customer rejections, supplier issues, etc. prioritizing continuous improvement. Improve and implements quality operation procedures, work instructions, and quality planning. Support internal and external audit activity. Lead various improvement projects from idea creation to completion.

Requirements

• BS, BSEE or related Engineering degree. Equivalent Experience may be substituted for degree.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Aerospace Industry experience or other regulatory-governed experience.
• Experience interpreting Engineering drawings and Acceptance Test Procedures at an advanced level.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently to resolve issues at an intermediate level.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse personalities and build cooperative relationships at an advanced level.
• Fully proficient with MS Office Suite applications
• Demonstrated ability to have Clear, Concise and Effective communication skills.
• Fully proficient in mechanical measurement instruments and electrical instruments.
• Experience working in AS9100 and FAA compliant environment.
• Fully proficient with various root cause analysis methods.
• Lifting pushing, and/or pulling boxes and/or carts (dolly’s) ranging from 5 to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Bending and twisting along with extended periods standing (25%), sitting (50%), and walking (25%) based on business requirements.
• Willingness to travel 5% or less.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading 6S activities preferred.
• Experience with supporting Lean Manufacturing events preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the local inspection activity, drive continuous improvement through data analysis, respond to issues leveraging a robust root cause analysis, and support definition of quality activities through procedural and instruction updates.
• Inspection areas include receiving, in-process, final, or shipping inspection.
• Quality Assurance infrastructure administration (including calibrated equipment, Stamp Control, ESD, Training Program, etc.)
• Support Change Control Board function through a technical and procedural review of engineering documentation (incl. Engineering Drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures, etc.)
• Supporting MRB through investigating non-conforming parts, collaborating with various departments (Design Engineering, Procurement, etc.), confirming discrepancy, and supporting a disposition.
• Support First Article Inspections per AS9102 at the Supplier and those produced internally.
• Liaise activity and provide technical support to the quality control inspectors.
• Performs root cause analyses to support the application of closed loop corrective action.
• Gather and analyze data to develop data-driven corrective actions plans for internal rejections, customer rejections, supplier issues, etc. prioritizing continuous improvement.
• Improve and implements quality operation procedures, work instructions, and quality planning.
• Support internal and external audit activity.
• Lead various improvement projects from idea creation to completion.

Benefits

• flexible paid time off
• 14 vacation days per year
• 7 sick days
• 3 personal days
• 11 company paid holidays per year
• offices closed between Christmas and New Year
• additional compensation for hours worked on holidays
• Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family.
• Dental PPO and DMO options
• Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program
• Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level