Quality Engineer

Trust Automation

Trust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors, linear drives, digital drives, and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers. Its product line includes motors, linear drives, digital drives, custom assemblies, and products to fit unique applications and ground-up system design and manufacturing solutions.  We design, build and support control and power management systems for the most demanding defense, semiconductor, industrial automation, and medical applications.

Trust Automation is an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting, hiring, developing, and retaining a skilled, productive, and diverse workforce, personnel with competencies and experience related to the regional and State population.  Every employee has an “at-will” relationship with Trust Automation.  This means that employment with Trust Automation is at the mutual consent of the employer and the employee and is subject to termination by either party at will, with or without cause or advance notice.

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality within Trust processes. The position's primary responsibilities will include managing non-conformities in products, services, and processes, leading Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and conducting in-depth root cause analysis. The position is responsible for developing and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with standards for all products, services, and processes.
• Develop and maintain QMS documentation according to requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with industry standards and company procedures.
• Lead efforts to prepare for and support external audits.

Non-Conformance Management:

• Identify non-conformities in products, services, and processes.
• Document non-conformances and ensure timely reporting.
• Collaborate to investigate the root causes of non-conformities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Track non-conformance data to identify systemic issues.

Material Review Board (MRB) Activities:

• Organize and lead MRB meetings to review non-conforming materials.
• Collaborate to ensure proper handling and resolution of non-conforming materials.
• Maintain MRB records and ensure all decisions are documented.
• Monitor and follow up on MRB actions.

Root Cause Analysis:

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for critical non-conformances and quality issues.
• Utilize quality tools to identify root causes.
• Document RCA findings and implement effective corrective actions.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze quality performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Supplier Quality Management:

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on their ability to meet quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance.
• Address supplier-related non-conformities and collaborate on continuous improvement.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain quality documentation, including control plans and non-conformance reports.
• Prepare regular quality performance reports for management.
• Ensure that all quality records are accurate and readily accessible.
• Ability to comprehend drawing specifications, packing slips, invoices, and other customer supplied data.
• Responsible for reviewing product documentation, ensuring that all inspections and test meet customer and regulatory requirements, and issuing the Certification of Conformance (CoC).

Customer Interaction: