Lead Quality Engineer

• We make our clients successful - we do what's right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

• Develop and implement OQC and final inspection processes to ensure only high-quality products are shipped.
• Establish and maintain in-plant quality control procedures to monitor and improve production quality.
• Conduct final product inspections, ensuring compliance with ISO, IPC, and customer specifications.
• Work alongside production teams to quickly identify and resolve quality defects in real time.
• Track and analyze key quality metrics (e.g., first-pass yield, rework rates, scrap levels) to drive improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for in-plant and outgoing quality issues.
• Perform process audits to verify adherence to manufacturing and quality control standards.
• Train and support production staff on quality best practices to ensure consistent execution.

• Design, develop, and implement custom testing systems for in-plant and outgoing quality control.
• Work with engineering and production teams to create manual and automated test equipment for functional and reliability testing.
• Define, document, and enforce test procedures to ensure repeatability and accuracy.
• Validate and calibrate test fixtures, measurement tools, and inspection systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of test methodologies, leveraging data to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop in-line testing solutions to improve quality control at multiple points in production.
• Evaluate and introduce new inspection technologies to enhance detection of defects and performance issues.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer quality concerns and product performance issues.
• Investigate customer returns (RMAs), perform failure analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead 8D problem-solving processes, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective countermeasures.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve product design for manufacturability and reliability based on customer feedback.
• Maintain customer complaint tracking systems to monitor trends and prevent recurring issues.
• Implement customer-specific quality requirements into production and inspection processes.
• Provide technical support and quality-related documentation for customers as needed.

• Collaborate with the IQC Team to ensure incoming materials meet quality standards.
• Provide real-time feedback to suppliers and contract manufacturers (CMs) on non-conforming components.
• Participate in supplier audits and evaluations, working to improve overall supplier quality.
• Work closely with operations and logistics to prevent quality-related delays in production and fulfillment.
• Partner with engineering and R&D to ensure that new product designs meet manufacturability and reliability requirements.
• Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects, aligning quality goals with production and supply chain strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in plant quality, manufacturing quality, or quality assurance.
• Strong expertise in outgoing quality control (OQC), process quality, and customer quality management.
• Experience in developing and implementing testing systems for in-plant and outgoing quality control.
• Hands-on knowledge of ISO standards, APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality control plans.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical components used in automation and manufacturing.

• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

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