Quality Engineer I

Company: GCR Professional Services
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Quality Engineer I (Contract)

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
(Location: Roswell, Georgia area)

Position Overview:
As a Quality Engineer working in a manufacturing environment, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the manufacturing processes and products meet the highest quality standards and compliance requirements.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement quality assurance measures, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
Your role will contribute to the overall success and reliability of defense and aerospace products.

*The primary focus of this position will be: working on corrective action, supplier issue resolution, review product issues, support inspectors. Prefer 3-5 years of experience performing these duties.


Qualifications and Skills:
*Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or similar).
*Previous experience (typically 3-5 years) in a quality engineering role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the defense and aerospace industry.
*Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, tools, and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, statistical process control, and root cause analysis.
*Experience with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and root cause analysis (RCA).
*Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, and ITAR.
*Experience in conducting audits, inspections, and supplier assessments.
*Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, using statistical software and quality tools.
*Excellent problem-solving skills and communication skills to collaborate
*Professional certifications related to quality management (e.g., Certified Quality Engineer / CQE) are a plus.


Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance Management:
*Develop and implement quality assurance procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
*Conduct regular audits and inspections of manufacturing processes, procedures, and products to identify potential quality issues and ensure adherence to established standards.
*Collaborate with manufacturing teams to establish and maintain effective quality control measures, including inspection plans, sampling procedures, and statistical process control methods.
*Ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, NADCAP, ITAR, and other customer-specific requirements.
*Participate in regulatory and customer audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing compliance-related inquiries.

Continuous Improvement:
*Identify areas for process improvement and develop strategies to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
*Analyze data and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues, reduce variability, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
*Collaborate with engineering teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, such as root cause analysis (RCA), and implementation of quality tools and methodologies, and process optimization.

Supplier Quality Management:
*Evaluate and monitor suppliers' performance to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and delivery requirements.
*Conduct supplier audits and assessments, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality-related issues and improve their manufacturing processes.
*Drive supplier development initiatives to enhance overall supply chain quality and performance.

Documentation and Reporting:
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality documentation, including inspection records, test reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action plans.
*Generate quality metrics and reports to communicate key performance indicators, trends, and areas requiring improvement to management and cross-functional teams.
*Prepare documentation for customer audits and participate in customer quality reviews, addressing inquiries and providing necessary information.

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