The QA Engineer is responsible for making sure all products meet company and industry quality standards. Responsibilities also include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions.General Responsibilities
- Coordinates designs, implements and maintains quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products
- Participates in planning, implementing and managing compliance of manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality and regulatory standards requirements for worldwide distribution
- Coordinates design methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of production processes, production equipment and finished products
- Assists with analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary
- Develops methods for testing, sampling and training
- May act as internal consultant by providing technical guidance on most complex projects
- Works with quality inspection supervisors to train and oversee inspectors in their use of control forms, procedures, and correcting quality problemsExperience / Qualifications
- A university degree required (i.E. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
- Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
- Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
- Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
- Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customersDemonstrated ability to teach/train in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen tools.Team orientation with the ability to influence othersAbility to create and modify facility layoutsSix Sigma Black Belt preferred; levels below consideredExcellent writing/administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, Minitab, etc.)#J-18808-Ljbffr