Quality Assurance Engineer I-

Onsite position

Position Summary:
The Quality Assurance Engineer provides technical support for various quality system processes to help ensure excellent product quality throughout product lifecycles.

Position Responsibilities:
Drive continuous improvement actions focused on product quality.
Works with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop acceptance criteria for production processes.
Analyzes production quality data to identify trends or issues which require action or CAPA activity.
Assists in creating and implementing procedures in the quality management system.
Assists in the review and disposition of nonconforming materials.
Assists in the creation and validation of manufacturing processes.
Reviews manufacturing process and part deviations.
Creates quality alerts when acceptance activities need to be adjusted.
Supports external regulator or customer audits
Provides response to inquiries related to quality assurance arising from tenders or other sales efforts.
Performs other duties as requested. Essential competencies:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
Experience with manufacturing / quality methodologies such as QFD, six-sigma, lean, etc.
Understanding of statistical analysis techniques and tools.
Experience with formal quality systems such as ISO 13485 or ISO 9001.
Proficiency in reading and understanding technical product documentation (diagrams, schematics, flow-charts, etc.)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Comfortable with using PC tools and Windows OS, with a working knowledge of local and network based file systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills using the English language.
Able to coordinate multiple activities and actions of persons contributing to assigned tasks.
Detail oriented with good organizational and record keeping skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive and timely in execution of assigned tasks.

Able to be flexible and adaptable when needs and priorities change

Physical demands and work environment:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee will be sitting for extended periods, will need to use a computer/mouse/keyboard/monitor and will communicate and listen both in-person and over the phone. Work environment: The work environment is in an office setting with minimal noise level.