The Quality Engineer (QE) is a vital member of a cross functional team, responsible for ensuring the integrity and compliance of hardware and software products throughout their lifecycle.
Requirements
- Lead corrective action review boards and facilitate RCCA, utilizing Lean tools and Six Sigma principles.
- Design, develop, and implement QA standards, methods, and procedures for evaluating hardware, software, and service products.
- Verify process compliance and perform internal audits to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and customer requirements.
- Utilize data analytics to identify trends and convey quality performance information to stakeholders.
- Provide technical problem-solving for issues arising in projects and programs, offering clear feedback related to contractual/regulatory exposure and innovative solutions.
- Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures as needed.
- Conduct contract review and flow down requirements to the supply chain and other functional groups.
Responsibilities
- Lead failure analysis and corrective action review boards, facilitating RCCA and improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools and other problem-solving methods to drive solutions.
- Review and verify contractual and customer requirements, translating them into operational plans and test procedures.
- Participate in the verification, validation, and acceptance of product design and process changes.
- Assist in preparing for and leading internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Drive continuous improvements by developing processes that reduce defects and customer escapes.
- Analyze data from nonconformities, discrepancies, and audits to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Define and implement processes for the oversight of program activities, ensuring compliance and defect-free products.
Other
- The QE interfaces with various departments, including Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Test personnel, to establish and implement effective process controls aimed at risk mitigation and project success.
- Represent the organization when interfacing directly with customers throughout the program lifecycle.
- Ensure the timely completion of QA deliverables, maintaining zero product quality escapes.
- Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance
- Proven track record of driving significant quality improvements.
