Quality Engineer

Instant Systems

Norfolk, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Business Writing, Concrete, Corporate Funding, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, External Audit, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), Health Plan, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Product/Service Launch, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Reporting Skills, Root Cause Analysis, Scientific Method, Six Sigma, Six Sigma DMAIC, Standards Development, Testing, Validation Plan, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Norfolk, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands on and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality production of single use supplies including medical device components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in process engineering, lean manufacturing, and quality systems within a regulated industry.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Knowledge and experience with quality tools, such as CAPA, six sigma, lean manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, problem solving techniques, and root cause analysis.
  • Participate in APQP and NPI activities
  • Lead, document, and track FMEAs
  • Responsible for coordinating suppliers and verifying quality standards in accordance with industry and customer requirements
  • Develop and implement supplier management programs
  • Identify technical problems as well as cost reductions with suppliers
  • Manage Supplier corrective actions
  • Provide quality support in all aspects of the Product Life Cycle (design & development, qualification, testing, release to production and release to customer)
  • Conduct quality investigations (CAPA and NCR) and Material Review Board (MRB)
  • Coordinates activities between cross-functional teams in support of FRACAS (Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System).
  • Drives root cause corrective actions (RCCA) for quality issues
  • Utilizes and implements systematic RCCA and Six Sigma methods, tools, and techniques.
  • Supports 3rd party, customer, internal and external audits
  • Supports inspection and ensures compliance of engineering (formal and dry run) verification, acceptance, and qualification tests
  • Define Quality Standards, Identify Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements and apply Key Process Indicators
  • Develops Quality Assurance Plans with the participation of cross-functional teams.
  • Position requires allocation of varied assignments, projects, challenges and other tasks as assigned.
  • Authors validation protocols and reports

    Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and create project plans.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the customer and/or management.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

 

To be considered you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Knowledge of plastic materials a plus
  • Practitioner of scientific method
  • Proficient knowledge of ISO based Quality Management Systems.
  • Mechanical engineering experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Quality Engineering and Advanced Quality principles (Six Sigma methodology, Root Cause/Corrective Action, DMAIC, Design for Manufacturability).
  • Proficient in understanding of engineering drawings, documentation, including dimensioning, and tolerance.
  • Experience working with project management and interfacing with customers.

You will thrive if you:

  • enjoy an autonomous work environment.
  • have a LEAN mindset.
  • are the first person to help.
  • seek out opportunities to bring added value.

Company Benefits & Perks

  • 401K
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Wellness Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Corporate Sponsored Events
  • Skill growth opportunities
  • Short Term Disability
  • Ability to Advance
  • Working with energetic & creative problem solvers
  • A mission worthy of your energy and expertise

Applicants for this position must successfully pass background, drug screen and reference check. It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

 

About the Company

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Instant Systems