Corporate Quality Engineer
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 73000 - 85000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Corporate Quality Manager this position will monitor and improve the quality of our operational processes and outputs at their site level as well as throughout the organization. The Quality Engineers responsibilities include designing quality standards inspecting materials equipment processes and products developing quality control systems and determining corrective actions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.
- Assesses quality performance (or cost-of-quality) using statistical and analytical Devises and implements various methods and procedures for inspecting testing and evaluating the precision reliability and accuracy of products processes and production equipment.
- Develops and establishes quality systems and procedures inspection plans quality performance trends statistical plans cost estimates and technical quality plans for Ensures that project and/or process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contract.
- Assesses the cost of and determines the responsibility for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications by performing statistical analyses.
- Responsible for supporting the sites Quality Management System (QMS) as well as collaborating with other Corporate Quality Engineers in supporting the organizations
- Provides Design for Manufacture (DFM) input on critical to quality requirements to engineering
- Identifies quality performance trends and corrective actions by coordinating with customers and suppliers. Ensures compliance to specified quality requirements by performing in-house and supplier audits and surveys. Develops and initiates programs to improve supplier performance.
- Assists with regulatory compliance efforts to ensure customer requirements are identified communicated and sustained throughout the supply chain.
- Prepares reports by collecting interpreting analyzing and summarizing data and making recommendations. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on QMS activities.
- Participates in failure analysis and corrective action
- Refines and enhances products and processes by applying continuous improvement and key lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to critical areas of production.
- Represents Alexandria Industries by interfacing with customers and suppliers assisting with internal and external audits. May act as the lead contact for Develops and coordinates corrective action procedures and plans.
- Communicates and educates Operations Team on matters requiring specialized knowledge of quality functions i.e. Production Approval Process (PPAP) Advanced Product Quality Process (APQP) and document control.
- Conduct quality-related visits to customers and suppliers as
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing publications establishing industry networks benchmarking state-of-the-art practices maintaining American Society for Quality certification and/or participating in other professional associations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
- Postsecondary degree in Quality Engineering or a related discipline
- ASQ certification(s) preferred
- Six Sigma and Lean tools
- Experience:
- 3 years of quality engineering experience required
- 2 supplier quality experience preferred
- 2 years of leadership experience preferred
- Experience in regulated industry
- Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to recognize safety concerns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide exceptional leadership and support to team members
- Ability to take part in continuous education and training
- Ability to use standard business applications software and/or specialized data analysis tools
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Must have the ability to work with minimum direction
- Proficient organizational skills
- Skilled in the use of quality tools such as 8D and 5Y methods for root cause investigation and corrective action development
- Travel required (up to 10%).
Starting salary depending on experience: $73000-$85000
BENEFITS
- A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
- Group Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
- Company Provided Work Uniforms
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PPE Reimbursement
Key Skills
- APQP
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- ISO 9001
- PPAP
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- ISO 13485
- Quality Systems
- Quality Management
- As9100
- Manufacturing
About Company
Alexandria Industries is a multifaceted manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions, machining, stretch forming, bending, heatsinks, and injection molding. Learn more.
