Senior Quality Assessor / Engineer - Electromechanical Products

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in providing managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We are hiring a Senior Quality Assessor conducting on-site, as needed, one-day quality assessments and audits of electromechanical product suppliers. If you have a passion for electronic mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsbilties

• Conduct one-day assessments and audits at client-supplier sites to evaluate product quality and compliance.
• Ensures that supplier products meet quality, safety, and performance standards through regular evaluations.
• Work closely with suppliers to identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations.
• Inspect electromechanical products and manufacturing processes for adherence to specifications and standards.
• Identify and document quality issues, performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Assess supplier quality management systems for effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and communicate findings to clients and suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers comply with industry regulations (e.g., ISO, CE, UL, RoHS).
• Provide feedback and guidance to suppliers to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Travel required for site visits (1-day assessments).
• May require the use of PPE depending on the supplier’s environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, particularly with electromechanical products.
• Proven experience in conducting quality assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements (ISO, CE, UL, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple supplier audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in quality management (CQE, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Familiarity with supplier quality management systems and risk assessment tools.

Note:
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.
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