Quality Engineer Lead

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY:  The Quality Engineer Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating and completing broadly defined quality engineering tasks, assignments or small projects to ensure compliance with customer technical expectations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Provide technical support to Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing regarding product and quality, inspection, audit, sampling plans, process controls, statistical applications and contract review
• Drive down CoPQ and Customer Return costs by
  • Gathering CoPQ/yield and Return data
  • Analyzing the data looking for trends and main drivers, presenting information weekly to Engineering and Site leadership
  • Identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions
  • Meeting with team members to review progress on existing COPQ and Return reduction projects
  • Defining and executing new improvement projects as needed
• Complete First Article Inspections in accordance with customer requirements
• Distribute and action customer report cards
• Provide quality system development and systems auditing for the site
• Prepare and perform/host Customer, Regulatory Agency and ISO/AS9100 Audits
• Participate in Supplier evaluation, selection and certification
• Provide technical support to purchasing regarding supplier capability, quality status, inspection test methods and non-conformance
• Assist in preparation of Supplier evaluation system
• Participate in on-site facilities and systems evaluations and in supplier selection and certification decisions
• Maintain documentation of the quality systems
• Conduct quality audits to ensure internal compliance
• Analyze quality trends and participate in process improvement activities
• Build solid relationships with Quality personnel from customers to assure key characteristics and contractual requirements are met

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:  Bachelor's Degree
• Experience Years:  3-5 years             
• Experience Type:  Engineering, Mathematics or Statistics
• OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Microsoft Office and web proficiency
• Experience in electronics processing manufacturing
• Working knowledge of electronic component manufacturing process
• Knowledge and understanding of IPC-610, ISO 9001 and AS 9100
• Knowledge of quality systems and techniques, process control including SPC and team facilitation methods
• Understanding of LAN and information systems
• Familiarity with commercial considerations, protocols and regulations governing relations between buyer and seller

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Office & Manufacturing Floor

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.