LEAD QUALITY ENGINEER - SR. QUALITY ENGINEER - QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEERING

Company: Southwest Research Institute
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Who We Are:We are a diverse team of Quality Engineers and Scientists supporting programs and projects in multiple technical divisions across the Institute, including Mechanical Engineering, Space Science and Engineering, Defense and Intelligence Solutions, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and more.Objectives of this Role:Provide technical guidance for quality program implementation on government and commercial projects conducted under recognized quality standards for hardware, software, and manufacturing.Help formulate & implement quality assurance engineering procedures.Perform quality management system audits and surveillances to determine and evaluate the level of compliance on projects.Act as an integral project team member, support product development and project quality management activities from the proposal stage through product delivery and warranty service activities.Interface with project engineers and division management, as well as customer, supplier, and contract representatives as necessary on quality-related topics.Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:Review solicitations and prepare proposals and cost estimates for satisfying quality system requirements.Perform contract reviews.Prepare, assist in the implementation of, and verify compliance to quality and program plans to ensure contractual quality requirements are met.Review purchase requisitions and coordinate inspection, test monitoring and surveillance programs to verify compliance.Conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tools.Prepare and measure quality system effectiveness through KPI metrics.Participate in the review and disposition of nonconforming material and perform investigation and analysis to determine root cause, corrective action, preventative action, and effectiveness. Lead Material Review Board activities.Design, install, and evaluate quality assurance process sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques.Communicate and coordinate daily with project personnel and other QA staff, engineers, and management.Create and deliver quality assurance presentation portion of formal requirements and design reviews with customers.Recommend revisions of specifications when indicated.Requirements:Requires a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related STEM discipline with related experience.6+ years: Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, fabrication, or research environment is required.Experience in implementing a Quality management system in manufacturing environment strongly desired. > 6yrs for Sr. QE; > 9yrs for Lead QE6+ years: Familiarity with quality program standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ASME, and/or NAVSEA is required.Familiarity with AS9100, P-9290, NOTE 5000, NQA-1, ABS and/or SUBSAFE is a plus. Internal or external auditing experience is a plus. > 6yrs for Sr. QE; > 9yrs for Lead6+ years: Experience working as a contributor to a project team is required. Familiarity with drawing review is required.Familiarity with design for inspect ability is a plus. Familiarity with reliability or statistical processes a plus. > 6yrs for Sr. QE; > 9yrs for Lead QEMust have excellent communication skills to work with project staff, management, and representatives of the client, suppliers, or regulatory agencies.A valid/clear driver's license is required.PDN-993d60fc-f437-4460-93bf-4166cebf015a

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