QA Testing Laboratory Engineer

Description

SUMMARY: 

The QA Testing Laboratory Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of products by conducting thorough testing and analysis in a laboratory setting. This role involves developing and executing test plans, collecting and analyzing data, troubleshooting ideas, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and company requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

· Perform and supervise monitoring and product validation testing for prototype and mass-production products, including airbag deployment, check fixture dimensional verification, environmental testing, and airbag lid thickness testing.

· Ensure the development and implementation of effective Work Instructions for laboratory work tasks. 

· Clearly communicate any failed test results to the Manager, Team Leader and Process Tech of the appropriate areas for problem resolution, with escalation of serious issues to Upper Management.

· Maintain a Quarterly Testing Schedule to ensure fulfillment of customer testing requirements.

· Maintain a budget for the testing department, with attention to needed supplies and repairs.

· Coordinate with production management to ensure availability of test parts as needed.

· Assist New Model QEs in performing part measurements on Check Fixtures, if needed. 

· Assist in color and grain evaluations of parts, if needed.

· Participate in (and lead) 5s and continuous improvement activities of various types, as opportunities arise.

· This position has the responsibility and authority to stop production or shipment in the event of nonconformity.

Health and Safety Conditions:

• Know all potential      work and environmental hazards.
• PPE Requirements:      Safety glasses and any other required PPE in accordance with the SWI for      the jobs you may be doing. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

ACTIVITY

FREQUENCY

Lift

N

O

F

C

N

O

F

C

0-10   lbs.

x

Climbing

x

11-20   lbs.

x

Crawling

x

21-50   lbs.

x

Reaching

x

51-100   lbs.

x

Handling/Grasp

x

100 +   lbs.

x

Fingering/Feel

x

Balancing

x

Carry

Standing

x

0-10   lbs.

x

Walking

x

11-20   lbs.

x

Sitting

x

21-50   lbs.

x

Driving

x

51-100   lbs.

x

Bending/stooping

x

100 +   lbs.