QA Engineer

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Job description

St. Petersburg, FL

Description:

Summary: Responsibility for performing all Quality Engineering functions within the assigned Value Stream Team and for the customers they support. Such functions include, review of incoming orders and technical data packages, preparation of quality control instructions and procedures, support and oversight of first articles and quality inspections and audits in production, investigating, resolving and preventing product quality problems, evaluation, failure analysis and disposition of returned or rejected assemblies, review and disposition of defective components, coordination with vendors in resolving quality issues, evaluations of potential new suppliers, and coordination with other team members to continually measure and drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, and oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual goals of the team.

Qualifications:

Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a QMS

Process expertise in Logistics, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management required

Specialized skills, knowledge of standards/specifications unique to this role (APQP, AS9102, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 experience preferred)

Experience in ISO9001 required and AS9100 preferred

Experience with Root Cause Corrective actions (RCCA) required

Education / Training in Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, 5-Why, 8D, Leadership Standard Work

Proficiency with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment. Epicor knowledge a plus

Ability to Lead and Mentor others

Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written skills

Strong Microsoft Office suite skills: specifically Excel and PowerPoint and ability to create macros, pivot charts and other graphics

Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and ability to use data to make informed recommendations and decisions

Able to operate independently and with a sense of urgency and accountability

Strong auditing and investigative traits

Technical competency with the ability to effectively communicate on complex topics with Engineering, Program Management and Customers

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Identify and correct potential problems. Lead corrective action, preventive action, and continuous improvement activities for the value stream

Drive quality improvement projects via action plans and other quality tools

Preparation and approval of Inspection and Test Plans issued to the shop floor for standard / stock products in accordance with specifications

Review and approve customer orders as confirmation that quality requirements for customer orders can be met

Control and approval of Product Containment, Nonconforming Product, Customer NCRs and Field Complaints in accordance with QMS requirements

Monitor quality trends and report routine / substantial developments to senior management and other functional areas of the Company

Evaluation, failure analysis and disposition of returned or rejected assemblies

Review and disposition defective components

Coordination with vendors in resolving Quality issues

Coordinate with Quality Inspectors and Quality Techs assigned to production lines

Adherence to all company procedures

Function as a collaborative team member in ad hoc Continuous Improvement activities

Support Team in evaluation of Quality Characteristics of Product

Maintain a safe and orderly work area

Other duties as assigned

Metric Ownership:

Internal Quality: First Pass Yield and Scrap

External Quality: Customer returns, Customer scorecards

Corrective Action Response effectiveness

DMR disposition, RMA Evaluation and Contract review timeliness

First Article Inspection Report accuracy and review timeliness

Compulink offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Company paid life and disability insurance

Voluntary Plans

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Compulink is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabilities/Veterans

Must be a U.S citizen or permanent green card holder.

PM19

Requirements:

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