Quality Engineer
About The Position
At Saab, Inc. in East Syracuse, you have the opportunity to join a dynamic Quality Assurance team supporting the development of complex marine and ground-based radar systems. The ideal candidate will be eager to expand their Quality Engineering expertise and skills. Saab provides an excellent working environment with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Primary responsibilities will include: Execute Quality Management System principles and processes. Monitor and support the assembly process, performing inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible. Generate and review ECR/N documentation and participate in CCB activities. Disposition and track nonconforming material. Participate as a member of the Material Review Board and lead proposed corrective actions. Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while maintaining compliance for customers, production, and supply chain functions. Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance. Deliver a people-first culture in alignment with Saab’s leadership vision. Focus on program support and hardware related issues. Travel domestically up to approximately 10% annually, as required. Secondary responsibilities: Support incoming inspection and inspection planning. Support calibration and maintenance of equipment. Monitor and report on Saab internal quality metrics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive and lead change.
- Working knowledge of Quality System Management per ISO 9001 and/or AS9100.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) programs, procedures, and processes.
- Working knowledge of SEI CMMI processes.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
- IPC or other relevant industry certifications.
Responsibilities
- Execute Quality Management System principles and processes.
- Monitor and support the assembly process, performing inspections to identify potential non-conformances as early as possible.
- Generate and review ECR/N documentation and participate in CCB activities.
- Disposition and track nonconforming material.
- Participate as a member of the Material Review Board and lead proposed corrective actions.
- Perform internal audits to ensure process maturity and capability while maintaining compliance for customers, production, and supply chain functions.
- Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure compliance.
- Deliver a people-first culture in alignment with Saab’s leadership vision.
- Focus on program support and hardware related issues.
- Support incoming inspection and inspection planning.
- Support calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Monitor and report on Saab internal quality metrics.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
