Quality Engineer/Quality Analyst

Position Title: Quality Engineer/Analyst

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential additional duties requested by supervisors/managers and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the Company's overall benefit.

JOB SUMMARY

Support the Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) with expertise focused on quality throughout the lifecyle development of hardware products. Responsible for monitoring and testing the quality of products throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring they meet established standards and specifications by identifying issues, recommending solutions, and implementing quality control procedures to minimize defects, while collaborating with design, production, and other teams to maintain high quality standards across the company; key duties include developing quality plans, conducting inspections, analyzing data, identifying root causes, and proposing improvements to processes and procedures. The PIF is a rapid prototyping capability located on Redstone Arsenal to provide new solutions and tactical capabilities directly to operational units. This position will be fast paced supporting Department of Defense initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 10 years experience working as a Quality Engineer/Analyst or similar function in manufacturing
• Understanding and experience with product realization process. This requires a background/expertise in materials, different fabrication processes and ability to identify and control the critical characteristics of the process.
• Knowledge of quality management systems

• Experience with FMECA, process control plans, process mapping (value-stream mapping), and root cause analysis.

• Ability to write Quality Control Plans
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to include statistical process control to improve processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify defects
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Active or ability to obtain a secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Automotive background is a plus
• AS9100D 8.0 - Operations: Understanding of how a given procedure complies with QMS requirements.