Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer II - Direct Hire
Location:
Simi Valley, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:
" The Quality Engineer 2 with a certain degree of creativity and latitude, monitors, tests, and inspects products to ensure they meet specified standards, are free of flaws, and function as designed.
" The Quality Engineer may work in laboratory settings running tests and duplicating real-world conditions, using tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, volt meters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and electronic inspection equipment to aid in quality inspections and assessments.
" Participates in the development of testing and inspection activities associated with product development and all stages of manufacturing.
" Defines and conducts both systematic/methodical and random/arbitrary tests to ensure proper performance of Client products.
" Reviews and creates inspection forms, records, techniques, and procedures for accuracy and relevance and provides changes when necessary.
" Lead/Facilitate Shop Floor Quality Improvement activities that include conducting Floor audits and training inspection team or operators on how to inspect their in-process parts effectively and efficiently.
" Material Review Board (MRB) investigation/disposition process that include Root Cause/Corrective Action activities
" Facilitate Corrective & Preventive Action (CPA) activities that include monitoring/tracking open corrective action activities assigned to others while working with owners to rapid closure and escalating when necessary.
" Read and interpret drawings that include GD&T and multi-level Bills Of Materials.
" Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, including Team building and Collaboration.
" Review and modify Manufacturing Work Instructions and Quality Inspection plans.
" Review and approve First Article, Final inspection reports and drawing/specification change requests.
" Collaborate with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to create Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.
" Lead Customer escapes containments and Root Cause Corrective Action utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques.
" Provide training to employees on Quality related topics.
" Interface with Customer Quality, Engineering and Government Reps for source surveillance activities.
" Performs internal audits of processes using inspection results and statistical techniques to provide timely, accurate product analysis.
" Participates in root cause analysis initiatives for process-related concerns. Analyzes audit results and determines proper corrective and preventative action.
" Makes the final decision on the acceptability of the product.
" Review Customer Purchase Orders/ Contracts for Quality requirements and generate a Compliance Matrix.
" Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
" Strong knowledge of quality engineering processes and regulatory requirements.
" Strong ability to apply a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem-solving.
" Strong customer orientation.
" Demonstrated analytical skills to proactively identify and solve problems.
" Ability to interpret internal/external business challenges and make recommendations for improvements to products, processes, or services.
" Ability to explain a range of complex technical information.
" Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports.
" Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
" Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.
" Strong prioritization skills.
" Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and database management tool.
" Maintain the highest degree of customer service, throughput, quality, cost reduction, and people productivity.

QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Quality or Engineering (Required) | Master s is preferred
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Experience:

Min 3-7 years experience in quality or manufacturing-related discipline and 5 years supervisory experience preferred
" Experience and familiarity with quality industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NQA-1 preferred.