Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer
Simi Valley, CA

Responsibilities:

• Monitors, tests, and inspects products to ensure they meet specified standards, are free of flaws, and function as designed.
• Works in laboratory settings running tests and duplicating real-world conditions, using tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, volt meters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and electronic inspection equipment.
• Participates in the development of testing and inspection activities associated with product development and all stages of manufacturing.
• Defines and conducts both systematic/methodical and random/arbitrary tests to ensure proper performance of products.
• Reviews and creates inspection forms, records, techniques, and procedures for accuracy and relevance and provides changes when necessary.
• Leads/Facilitates Shop Floor Quality Improvement activities, including conducting Floor audits and training inspection teams or operators on effective and efficient in-process part inspections.
• Engages in Material Review Board (MRB) investigation/disposition process, including Root Cause/Corrective Action activities.
• Facilitates Corrective & Preventive Action (CPA) activities, including monitoring/tracking open corrective action activities assigned to others while working with owners for rapid closure and escalating when necessary.
• Reads and interprets drawings that include GD&T and multi-level BOMs.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills, including Team building and Collaboration.
• Reviews and modifies Manufacturing Work Instructions and Quality Inspection plans.
• Reviews and approves First Article, Final inspection reports, and drawing/specification change requests.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to create Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.
• Leads Customer escapes containments and Root Cause Corrective Action utilizing advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Provides training to employees on Quality related topics.
• Interfaces with Customer Quality, Engineering, and Government Reps for source surveillance activities.
• Performs internal audits of processes using inspection results and statistical techniques to provide timely, accurate product analysis.
• Participates in root cause analysis initiatives for process-related concerns. Analyzes audit results and determines proper corrective and preventative action.
• Makes the final decision on the acceptability of the product.
• Reviews Customer Purchase Orders/ Contracts for Quality requirements and generates a Compliance Matrix.

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering (required). MS preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in quality or manufacturing-related discipline
• Experience and familiarity with quality industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NQA-1 preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to proactively identify and solve problems.
• Ability to interpret internal/external business challenges and make recommendations for improvements to products, processes, or services.
• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and database management tools.