Job Title: Quality EngineerJob DescriptionSummary: The Quality Engineer designs, installs, and evaluates Quality Assurance (QA) process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Analyzes production and service limitations and standards. Monitors manufacturing process, fabrication, inspection, test, and shipping activities. Recommends revision of specifications. Formulates or helps formulate QA policies and procedures and conducts training on QA concepts and tools. Interfaces with all other engineering functions and with customers and suppliers on quality-related issues. Responsibilities: Assist with analysis of routine contract requirements to determine what quality characteristics are to be controlled; manufacturing, inspection, test equipment required; special controls of special processes; and special skills needed to ensure their proper application. Validate SPC limits and controls. Audit processes to ensure proper use and corrective action when out-of-control limits are reached. Review contract data item descriptions and requirements and assist with establishing the necessary controls to ensure compliance. Create control plans that align with customer, product, regulatory, and sector needs; participate in pilot runs and preproduction runs; assist with basic analysis of results. Review production and manufacturing specification processes to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications, and contract requirements. Assist with the establishment of quality controls over all production processes and testing during the product cycle. Participate in the generation and review of various types of specifications, drawings, and Acceptance Test Procedures. Perform, when applicable, measurement capability and correlation studies to ensure continual adequacy and capability. Monitor special test programs on assemblies, components, special processes, etc. due to design changes and/or problems developing during the manufacturing cycle. Assist in inspection and testing of preproduction equipment to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements, prior to submittal for customer acceptance. Prepare summaries and analyses of evaluations, together with all pertinent charts, graphs, etc., under the guidance of more senior engineers. Ensure that records/files are initiated and maintained in all relevant documentation pertaining to Quality Assurance. Perform Quality Audits to determine the effectiveness of the Quality Program and prepare audit reports. Participate in the verification (First Article Configuration Inspection) of hardware versus drawing/specifications. Prepare reports and corrective action documentation, under review of more senior engineers, in response to Customer inquiries or complaints regarding inspection, test, and production activities. Drive corrective, preventive, and closure actions for project issues related to quality and/or test nonconformance. Develop and improve the site’s quality organization’s ability to perform complex problem-solving to more effectively address customer complaints, service deviations, and internal corrective actions. Perform analysis of reports and production data to identify trends and recommend updates or changes to quality standards and procedures when necessary. Drive/Use Key Process Indicators (KPIs) to determine process effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, best practices, and drive continuous quality improvement. Support cross-functional teams in the execution and reporting of quality improvement projects with a focus on overall process improvements, scrap reduction, and supplier quality improvement. Write verification and validation documentation and conduct required testing as needed. Assist in driving the standardization of manufacturing processes for global customer accounts.Hard Skills
BS degree in engineering
1-5+ years experience as a quality engineer, ideally from a heavy equipment/metals background
Understanding of and ability to use metrics and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Defect per Million Opportunities (DPMO), First Pass Yield (FPY), Defects per Million (DPM), Six Sigma, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA))
Knowledge of domestic and international requirements, standards, and regulations (e.g., FDA QSR Part 820, ISO, ITAR, IATF)
Soft Skills
Ability to perform complex problem-solving
Strong analytical skills
Effective communication skills
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Job TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Rochester, Minnesota.Work EnvironmentThe Quality Engineer will work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams, focusing on quality assurance and process improvement. The role involves interfacing with various engineering functions, customers, and suppliers.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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