Quality Engineer III (25409)

Summary:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for providing experienced quality assurance to support production, internal and external customers, interacting with other departments, suppliers, and customers on technical and quality matters for process improvement. Responsible for maintenance, improvement, and compliance to the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet customer requirements, regulatory and compliance requirements, quality standards, company goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all FOD requirements 
• Mentor, assist, and develop other quality engineers
• Lead continuous improvement (kaizen) efforts and engage area employees to participate
• Participate in leading new product introduction (NPI) efforts.
• Lead the resolution of high-profile technical projects and problems that have customer-affecting implications.
• Lead continuous quality initiatives and recommend solutions both tactically and strategically.
• Support production and quality team in quality and process control improvements 
• Use quality tools to analyze quality data and conduct a periodic quality meeting with internal team and customer for process improvement.
• Lead a cross-functional problem-solving team and implement quality tools & techniques to overcome barriers to continuous quality improvements.
• Continually look for improvement and make appropriate recommendations.
• Manage DMR, MRB, RMA, and CAPA processes to ensure they are compliant with company procedures.
• Oversee the Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) process. Initiate CAR/8D into an internal team or supplier and follow up until it is closed.
• Review customer data for quality clauses and conformity and respond to customer quality feedback.
• Support incoming inspection and provide guidance for MSA & AQL.
• Perform risk assessment for quality process including FMEA.
• Create and maintain QMS documentation to meet the company, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Participate in annual internal audits for ISO 9001 and AS 9100. 
• Issue Quality Alert and participate in Purge process.
• Ensure that all production critical supplier issues are resolved in a timely manner, and corrective actions are implemented correctly
• Support all Lean Six Sigma initiatives/programs
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS 9100
• Experience in LTCC, HTCC, thick-film processing, or ceramic manufacturing preferred 
• Understanding of IPC-A-610m, J-STD-001 and MIL-STD-883/ MIL-PRF-38534 requirements.
• Strong ability to quickly learn production processes to understand and resolve complex manufacturing issues
• Must be able to interface, coach, guide and mentor floor personnel and provide clear constructive directions
• Experience of dealing directly with customers regarding quality issues with a service mindset
• Ability to interpret all customer documents and related specifications
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize based on deadlines
• Adaptability to change, open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs
• Corrected vision with the ability to work with fine tools under a microscope
• Ability to work in a production environment wearing a smock, hairnet and face mask as required
• Possess a strong sense of urgency, successful in meeting company quality and production objectives

Experience/Education:

• Associate degree in Engineering or on-the-job training in electronics or electrical engineering. 
• B.S. Degree in Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• At least 5+ years of related experience required in a quality organization working preferably within a contract manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean and six sigma methodologies preferred
• Understanding of common electronic manufacturing documentation
• Effective use of common electronic manufacturing equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, PLD programmers, etc.
• Experience working for an ISO9000 or AS9100 accredited organization

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.