Quality Engineer - 1577

SARA Inc • Colorado Springs, CO

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is seeking a Quality Engineer to support production activities and transition innovative technologies and products to the DoD, DoE, and their contractors in Colorado Springs, CO. This role involves working closely with Project Managers, Manufacturing and Design Engineers, Inventory Control Specialists, Fabrication Technicians, and external vendors to ensure quality standards are met and exceeded. The Quality Engineer will support root cause corrective actions, implement and improve quality documentation, assist with procedural improvements in inventory and metrology, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for process growth. The role also includes reviewing, interpreting, and communicating specifications and their requirements across multiple projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 2 – 4 years of Quality Assurance experience
• Experience with eQMS software (preferably QT9)
• Experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 environment
• Experience with electrical testing using electrical analysis tools (multimeter, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.)
• Strong organization skills and high attention to detail
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and demonstrated experience in the development and evaluation of effective preventative / corrective action plan
• Experience with Six Sigma & ISO 9001 processes within a production environment
• Experience with 5S & Lean Manufacturing processes within a production environment
• Strong understanding of industry recognized specifications (ASTM, MIL, ASM, etc.)
• Strong proficiency using MS Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering field or equivalent
• 5 – 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance in the Defense/Aerospace sector
• Experience with Pulsed Power, Power Electronics, High Power Solid-State Switching, Applied Electromagnetics, High Voltage (1 to 100s of kilovolts)
• IPC Certification(s)
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings that use GD&T
• Aerospace and/or Defense industry experience
• Experience using statistical process control software (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
• Experience with a coding language (Python, C+, Java, etc)
• Active Top Secret Clearence
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint (MRP System / Materials Module)
• Certifications as a Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Six Sigma Green Belt through ASQ

Responsibilities

• Create Quality Assurance Program Plans for projects
• Conduct and support risk assessments for new products/processes
• Uphold the training and enforcement of QA focused instructions and workflow
• Perform final inspection of assemblies
• In-process quality inspection oversight
• Lead quality teams on projects (usually 1-4 people) to include assigning daily tasking and providing input for performance reviews
• Make judgement calls on the assembly floor to stop production due to quality issues
• Determine where improvements can be made by building and improving quality processes & systems
• Support Lean implementation and process optimization
• Ensure adherence to health and safety guidelines
• Write reports for nonconformance events and corrective actions and conduct root cause analysis
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation (FAI, Material Certs, etc.)
• Quality personnel training and mentorship
• Assist with ISO 9001 Audits and supplier audits
• Assist with integration of eQMS software practices on new projects
• Uphold the writing, release and training of QA focused instructions and workflow
• Improve quality documentation in support of transition from R&D to production
• Help to improve Material Review Board (MRB) process including verification, documentation, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) processes
• Quality inspection and procurement training

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees