Quality Engineer
On-sitePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes, systems, and procedures while monitoring product and process quality through inspections, audits, and data analysis. Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead corrective and preventive actions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve concerns and improve manufacturing or operational processes. Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection procedures, and work instructions, while analyzing quality-specific metrics and preparing reports to communicate performance trends. Support supplier quality activities, including evaluations and follow-up corrective action, and participate in new product introductions to ensure quality requirements are incorporated during development. Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, auditing expectations, and regulatory guidelines while driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality methodologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (BS/BSE) (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Operations), Material Science, Quality, or a related technical field
- 5 years of experience in a quality engineering or quality assurance role, ideally in a mature operational environment with established quality systems
- Strong knowledge and applicational experience of quality management systems and fundamental quality tools (e.g., SPC, FMEA, 8D, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis)
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical documentation
- Exposure to change management and formalize new product introduction (NPI) systems and methods
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Experience with laboratory analytical equipment used for thermal conductivity, physical characterization (thickness, weight. dimensions), chemical composition, and coating characterization
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant quality certification
- Experience working with manufacturing processes, in both scale-up and full production stages
- Manufacturing-focused project experience using Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Deep knowledge and/or Certified Auditor of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485, or other industry-specific quality standards
- Experience using statistical analysis software such as JMP and Minitab to analyze data
- Familiarity with ERP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Experience with supplier quality management protocol and audits
- Project management experience, including leading cross-functional improvement initiatives
- Experience in semiconductor, consumer electronics, or precision-based market spaces
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