Quality Assurance Engineer II

Quality Assurance Engineer

Our client, a leading independent manufacturer of industrial products that are used in a wide range of industries, is actively searching for a Quality Assurance Engineer. Our client is a locally owned, privately held, long-term growth-oriented company.

The primary responsibilities of this position are organizing and measuring all activities performed by the Quality Assurance (QA) team to ensure the highest levels of safety, service, quality, and productivity are achieved. This position will ultimately be responsible for developing the tactical plans and activities that achieve the strategic direction set forth by the Quality Assurance (QA) Director and other applicable Senior Leadership.

This position directly reports to the Quality Assurance Director.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Plans the activities of the QA team to ensure production schedules are met within the established quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Provides direction, expertise, and timely resolution to quality-related issues affecting production.
• Participates and/or conducts investigations, including root cause analysis, related to quality deviations, and develops and executes corrective actions as required.
• Establishes and/or revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and best practices related to the QA functions.
• Identifies, leads, and drives continuous improvement opportunities and projects that enhance the quality standards and results set forth by the company and/or customer.
• Directs and performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system, including always maintaining a clean and orderly production area.
• Follows, promotes, and enforces the company’s safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred. In place of a degree, a minimum of five years of experience in a quality assurance engineering role in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum three years in a Quality Assurance Inspection role preferred.
• Experience with standard inspection tools (micrometers, indicators, calipers, etc.)
• Pressing operation and CMM use are pluses
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with excellent organizational skills.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.