Quality Engineer (PAS)

Job Description This position is On-site at our Manufacturing Facility Durham, NC Job Summary: The Quality Engineer (QE) will work in conjunction with Engineering,?Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Service to ensure products?comply with?safety and quality standards.? The QE?is responsible for?conducting receiving inspection, FAI, finished good inspection, diagnosing causes for electrical & mechanical malfunctions or failure of operational equipment, evaluating the root cause, and implementing corrective actions.? The QE?may?also conduct supplier audits, update?PDM?system as?needed?and?responsible?for quality related activities from new product development to product launch.? This position ensures that quality engineering principles are applied throughout the life cycle of a product.???? ? Duties/Responsibilities: Diagnose the cause of electrical or mechanical failure of a?component?or product and provide corrective action plans to?eliminate?failure.?Problem solving in both manufacturing and engineering prototype environments? Work as a technical intermediary between the?suppliers,?and engineers to answer questions, resolve or mediate issues and help improve the overall cost of quality for all products? Work with all stakeholders to?determine?parts needed for inspection and at what levels or intervals.?Develop inspection plans and metrics for completing the inspection of those parts? Conduct receiving, in process, FAI, and finished good inspection as part of the daily task?? Conduct process and part validations as part of continuous improvement activities Provide data and trend analysis in support of manufacturing efficiency Participate in new product design to design transfer; evaluate product acceptance requirements, conduct risk analysis, and other quality related tasks? Participate in LEAN initiative and?utilize?Six Sigma tools for process improvements? Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, support group counterparts, and executives to ensure compliance?to?external and internal quality standards and to meet quality goals? Analyze and make recommendations to help improve quality indices for each department's business processes and programs? Work with purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering to maintain PDM and PLM data and ensure accuracy? May?conduct regularly scheduled supplier audits to ensure compliance with the integrated management system? Lead deployment of medium to large-scale projects that are cross-functional in nature and have visibility to company executives? Liaison between all SCRAM sites to support ISO compliance? Travel may be?required? Experience and Skills Skills/Abilities: Ability to use metrology and statistical methods to diagnose and correct improper quality control practices. ? Ability to communicate?effectively;?in both written and verbal form. ? Treats people with respect; Works with integrity?and;?Upholds organizational values. ? Extensive experience in writing and following company policies and procedures. ? Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies?appropriate person?with an alternate plan. ?Work with minimal supervision and as an independent thinker. ? Asks for and offers help when needed. ? Exhibits sound and?accurate?judgment; Includes?appropriate people?in decision-making process? Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance;?Monitors?own and others work to ensure quality? Meets productivity standards; Completes work?in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently? Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions;?Monitors?that employees are using equipment and materials properly? Solid communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels? Ability to work proactively and independently, ability to multi-task and efficient time management? Working knowledge of statistical techniques, problem solving techniques and quality management systems ? Proficient in quality tools such DMAIC, Six Sigma methodologies, Root-Cause-Analysis, Corrective Actions ? Must have ability to scale "ideal practices" to fit within the budget and headcount constraints of a small company? Experience with tools such as inspection tools such as vision?system,?caliper, height gauges,?etc.? ?? Ability to interpret blueprints? ISO QMS/EMS knowledge? ? Understanding of a manufacturing and customer service-oriented environment ?? Knowledge of business process improvement projects? Education and Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing with 2 years of experience in quality related engineering with a background. Bachelor of Science in Engineering. ?Mechanical, Electrical, or other Engineering?discipline?? Strong preference will be given to ASQ Certified Quality Engineers or ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belts? ? Physical Requirements (With or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting: Over 70 % Standing: Over 70 % Fine Motor Movements: Over70 % All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Created: 2026-03-06