Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer

Rexa, Inc.•West Bridgewater, MA

1d•$70,500 - $117,500

About The Position

The Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for product and process quality through implementation of Quality Programs, systems and process improvements. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills who is proficient in utilizing quality tools to solve problems and drive continuous improvement efforts. This position is responsible for the following: Duties And Responsibilities: Provide leadership in the support and improvement of the Company’s current ISO9001 QMS. Assist with preparation and reporting of Quality Management Review Participate in Quality System Audits to the current ISO9001 standard Support Document Control activities Provide applicable ISO training to new employees, and when changes occur to applicable ISO core documents. Liaise with customers with quality related issues (complaints, surveys, certifications, etc.) Lead efforts to continuously improve QMS processes, manufacturing product yields, as well as reduce customer complaints and aftermarket Incidents (Non-conformances). Lead KAIZEN, or other continuous improvement projects to support business objectives. Participate / facilitate teams to identify and implement improvements and permanent corrective actions. Facilitate the creation and successful execution of Control Plans and Quality Plans Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data/nonconformances, using statistical analysis methods to drive quality improvements. Quickly escalate important insights to Operations. Assist with validation efforts of new suppliers; qualification of new parts; and the on-going surveillance activities (audits/surveys) for critical suppliers. Lead/support supplier issues and corrective action; follow up activities; and the development and improvement capabilities to drive continuous improvement. Monitor key supplier performance by analysis of production line statistics, field data, inspections, and audits. Develop effective measurement systems and quality inspection methods to ensure all manufactured components meet quality requirements. Administer/participate in MRB activities related to supplier and production non-conformances. Champion applicable customer complaints. Provide sound problem-solving methodologies in identification, communication and resolution to quality issues. Review/approve changes to engineering drawings and documents through the ECN process and take applicable actions in areas of responsibility. Support incoming inspection and outgoing inspection activities as needed. Oversee Calibration program

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering (EE, ME, IE); other technical degree considered with relevant experience.
Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance/Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment within a Quality Department or similar related experience.
Thorough knowledge of current ISO 9001 QMS standard
Good project management skills with ability to manage time & set priorities
Strong problem solving, facilitation and analytical abilities.
Possess technical skills and knowledge of quality control systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and organization skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize

Nice To Haves

Certified Six Sigma Black or Green Belt
ASQ Certifications (CQA, CQE, etc.)
Proficient in principles of Root Cause Analysis
Familiarity with APQQ, PPAPs, Control plans, FMEAs, capability studies, GR&R
Experience using Minitab or JMP, MS Excel (including VBA), MS Visio

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the support and improvement of the Company’s current ISO9001 QMS.
Assist with preparation and reporting of Quality Management Review
Participate in Quality System Audits to the current ISO9001 standard
Support Document Control activities
Provide applicable ISO training to new employees, and when changes occur to applicable ISO core documents.
Liaise with customers with quality related issues (complaints, surveys, certifications, etc.)
Lead efforts to continuously improve QMS processes, manufacturing product yields, as well as reduce customer complaints and aftermarket Incidents (Non-conformances).
Lead KAIZEN, or other continuous improvement projects to support business objectives.
Participate / facilitate teams to identify and implement improvements and permanent corrective actions.
Facilitate the creation and successful execution of Control Plans and Quality Plans
Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data/nonconformances, using statistical analysis methods to drive quality improvements.
Quickly escalate important insights to Operations.
Assist with validation efforts of new suppliers; qualification of new parts; and the on-going surveillance activities (audits/surveys) for critical suppliers.
Lead/support supplier issues and corrective action; follow up activities; and the development and improvement capabilities to drive continuous improvement.
Monitor key supplier performance by analysis of production line statistics, field data, inspections, and audits.
Develop effective measurement systems and quality inspection methods to ensure all manufactured components meet quality requirements.
Administer/participate in MRB activities related to supplier and production non-conformances.
Champion applicable customer complaints.
Provide sound problem-solving methodologies in identification, communication and resolution to quality issues.
Review/approve changes to engineering drawings and documents through the ECN process and take applicable actions in areas of responsibility.
Support incoming inspection and outgoing inspection activities as needed.
Oversee Calibration program