Quality Assurance Engineer

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Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Engineer I is an entrylevel technical role responsible for supporting quality assurance activities to ensure products processes and systems meet defined quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role focuses on applying foundational engineering and quality principles while learning structured quality methods problemsolving tools and compliance expectations.

Job Description

Role OverviewThe Quality Assurance Engineer I supports the Quality organization by assisting with quality planning inspection support data analysis and documentation across manufacturing or operational environments. The role is developmental and builds a strong foundation in quality systems standards and engineering position typically reports to a Quality Assurance Engineer II Senior Quality Engineer Quality Manager or Engineering ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance & Engineering SupportSupport implementation of quality assurance activities for products or processesAssist with inspection testing and verification of materials or productsHelp ensure adherence to quality specifications standards and work instructionsInspection Testing & Data CollectionSupport incoming inprocess and final inspection activitiesCollect and record quality data accuratelyAssist with basic measurement testing and evaluation activitiesDocumentation & Quality RecordsPrepare and maintain quality documentation such as inspection records reports and logsEnsure quality records are complete accurate and properly retainedSupport audit readiness through disciplined documentation practicesNonconformance & Corrective Action SupportAssist with documenting nonconformances and quality issuesSupport rootcause analysis and corrective action activitiesTrack corrective actions and verify completion as directedProcess & Product MonitoringMonitor process performance and quality metricsAssist with identifying trends or deviations from specificationsEscalate quality risks or issues under guidanceCompliance & Standards AwarenessFollow internal quality systems procedures and control plansSupport compliance with customer regulatory or industry standards (e.g. ISO IATF AS FDA environments as applicable)Learn applicable quality and compliance requirementsCrossFunctional CollaborationWork with Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain and Operations teamsSupport communication of quality requirements and findingsParticipate in quality meetings or reviews as assignedContinuous Improvement & LearningLearn quality tools such as SPC basic FMEA concepts and process capabilityParticipate in continuous improvement or problemsolving activitiesDevelop foundational quality engineering and analytical skillsQualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelors degree in Engineering Quality Manufacturing Industrial Engineering or related technical field requiredEntrylevel role; typically 02 years of experience including internships or coops in quality manufacturing or engineering rolesKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesFoundational understanding of engineering and quality principlesStrong attention to detail and documentation accuracyBasic analytical and problemsolving skillsAbility to interpret drawings specifications and proceduresProficiency with basic computer tools (spreadsheets documents)Clear written and verbal communication skillsStrong willingness to learn quality systems and standards

Additional Job Details

Technical T1Organizational Impact Works to achieve operational functional and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results using basic technical principlesEntry-level technical contributor; follows standard processes and works under supervisionFailure to achieve results typically requires allocation of additional resources and may result in additional financial expenseWork is defined by others within smaller less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scopeCommunication & InfluenceCommunicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreementInnovation & ComplexityMay be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in technical/business systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job areaProblems are routine drawing from standard procedures and basic analysis but may require interpretation or deviation from standard proceduresLeadership & Talent ManagementN/A Jobs at this level are focused on self-developmentKnowledge & ExperienceRequires understanding of basic context of technical and business environment typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience

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