Specialist, Quality Engineering (24102)
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Job Title: Specialist Quality Engineering
Job Code: 24102
Job Location: Ashburn VA
Job Description:
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. 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. Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support process control implementation and risk mitigation. Proactively monitor analyze report and participate in the improvement of process and product performance. Lead failure analysis and corrective action review boards facilitating RCCA and improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools and other problemsolving 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. Represent the organization when interfacing directly with customers throughout the program lifecycle. Assist in preparing for and leading internal customer and thirdparty audits. Ensure the timely completion of QA deliverables maintaining zero product quality escapes. 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 defectfree products.
Essential Functions:
- 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 problemsolving 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.
- Provide technical support and training to the Inspection department and generate inspection plans as needed.
- Review and approve engineering specifications such as ATPs drawings models manufacturing work instructions and ensure adequacy quality and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
- Manage Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) and other continuous improvement activities and lead assigned projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Ability to obtain a Secret US Security Clearance
- AS 9100/ISO 9001 quality system experience.
- Familiarity with mechanical assembly soldering machining paint and/or fiberglass/composite processes.
- Advanced knowledge of APQP SPC Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis RCCA problem solving methodologies Lean/Six Sigma and exposure to a Zero Defects business operating environment.
- Working knowledge of industry specs/standards as it relates to materials and manufacturing processes (e.g. ASTM ASE MIL specs etc.).
- Providing QA inputs for proposals.
- Strong understanding of quality standards such as ISO 9001 AS9100 or IATF 16949.
- Proven track record of driving significant quality improvements.
- Excellent problemsolving analytical and project management skills.
- Excellent communication technical writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively on a team yet maintain professional Quality independence.
- Proficient with quality engineering software and tools.
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Employment Type
Full Time
