Quality Engineer NQA 1

Pohlad Companies•Shoreview, MN

6d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

PAR Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer specializing in NQA-1 to help ensure the company delivers quality to customers, adheres to its quality management systems, and uses processes that create value for the organization and its customers. The role drives continuous improvement across regulated and non-regulated workflows, processes, and procedures. The ideal candidate has hands-on quality experience and can balance customer expectations with project technical and quality requirements. The successful candidate applies quality assurance practices to improve processes and systems and understands government and industry quality codes, standards, and regulations. The role includes audit leadership, supplier quality support, compliance checks, cross-functional collaboration, technical communication, and process documentation. The position also involves quality engineering reviews and regulatory compliance work.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related concentration; relevant Quality experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 5 years of Quality Assurance experience in a heavily regulated industry.
Experience working in a technical, engineering-driven, project-based organization.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings, purchase orders, and quality requirements.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel 10–15%.
Strong organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
Must be a US Person.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience and working knowledge of NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME BPVC Section III, or ISO 19443.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.
NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification or documented NQA-1 auditor experience.

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement in regulated and non-regulated workflows, processes, and procedures.
Help ensure quality delivery to customers and adherence to quality management systems.
Lead audits and support supplier quality programs.
Conduct compliance checks and quality engineering reviews.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet shared objectives.
Communicate technical information through reports, training sessions, and presentations.
Document processes and develop solutions to improve quality standards.