Quality Engineer

PAY RANGE: $47.00 - $50.00 per hour

DURATION: 6-Month Contract-To-Hire (Conversion Salary would be $110k + Bonus and Stock)

• 3+ years of professional experience within Quality Engineering, Validation, Hardware Testing, or similar capacity.
• 1+ years’ experience in manufacturing of mechanical parts (i.e. cast metal parts, injection molded rubber or plastic parts, cast ceramic parts, machined and stamped parts).
• Knowledge of configuration management and product release to market processes.
• Knowledge and experience using IPC 610-A standards.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, schematics, block diagrams and Engineering Change Notices (ECR, ECO).
• Solid understanding of receiving, in-process and outgoing inspection processes including statistical sampling, component measurement techniques, specifications and drawings.

• Knowledge of quality management system (QMS) requirements, (ISO
  9001, AS9100, TS16949 or a comparable quality specification)
• Experience in first and second party audits (internal/external audits) utilizing ISO
  9001, AS9100, TS16949 or a comparable quality management system
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Background in batteries
• ASME GD&T certified
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 certified
• Background in Automotive, Aerospace, Medical or Consumer Electronics industry

A leading high growth technology and manufacturing organization is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team in Mesa, Arizona! As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the product quality from development to post market of our assigned product and setting up testing and analyzing video and electronic hardware to ensure quality and safety is maintained. You will also set up test cases, develop scenarios, report issues, and diagnose technical problems.

You will lead and create design and process failure mode assessments (DFMEA, PFMEA), and craft process control plans. You will also review technical drawings and build an incoming inspection plan for new products. Additionally, you will review first article inspection reports and process capability data from suppliers before approving materials to ship.

• Follow the Product Lifecycle to comply with the quality deliverables - Issue management and resolution (CAPA), FAIR/CPK approvals, validation plan implementation and completion, development of critical to quality (CTQs) attributes and implementation of monitoring at incoming, in-process and outgoing quality inspections.
• Manage 8D and RCA teams to perform corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Create First Article Inspection Plans (FAIR) and production part approvals (PPAP).
• Effectively manage the Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) sampling plans for incoming, in-process and outgoing quality.
• Provide engineering support to Receiving Inspection including statistical analysis, measurement systems analysis, Gage R&R studies, and inspection procedures.
• Perform Quality System audits (LPAs).
• Lead teams in identification of risks/hazards relative to new product designs, processes, suppliers and applications. New, Unique, Different, Difficult assessments (NUDD).
• Lead launch to market quality activities like Early Field Failure Analysis (EFFA).
• Perform validation through process controls and assist in new and improved plans for the functionality of the products.
• Provide the tools, methodologies, techniques, and technical insight to introduce improvements of electronic processing.
• Utilize statistical techniques and professional independent judgment to analyze data for process improvement.
• Develop and lead execution of process validations and tests; analyze resulting data and document results (protocols/reports).

$47.00 - $50.00 per hour

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.