LEAD QUALITY ENGINEER - SR. QUALITY ENGINEER - SR. QUALITY SCIENTIST - Quality Assurance Engineering

San Antonio, Texas

Employer: SWRI
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • Provide technical guidance for quality management system and quality assurance/engineering program implementation on government and commercial projects conducted under recognized quality standards for hardware, software, and manufacturing.
  • Help formulate & implement quality assurance engineering & quality control procedures.
  • Perform quality management system internal gap assessments and surveillances to determine and evaluate the level of compliance on projects.
  • Provide support during external/customer audits of the quality system.
  • Act as an integral project team member, support product development (design, fabrication, and testing) and project quality management activities from the proposal stage through product delivery and warranty service activities.
  • Interface with project engineers and department/division management, as well as customer, supplier, and contract representatives as necessary on quality and compliance related topics.

  • Review solicitations and prepare proposals and cost estimates for satisfying quality system requirements.
  • Perform contract reviews.
  • Prepare, assist in the implementation of, and verify compliance to project quality plans to ensure contractual quality requirements are met.
  • Review purchase requisitions and coordinate inspection, test/fabrication monitoring and surveillance programs to verify compliance.
  • Conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tools.
  • Prepare and measure quality system effectiveness through KPI metrics & quality reviews.
  • Participate in the review and disposition of nonconforming material/services.
  • Perform investigation and analysis to determine root cause, corrective action, preventative action, and effectiveness. Lead Material Review Board activities.
  • Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of quality assurance system processes and procedures.
  • Communicate and coordinate daily with project personnel and other QA staff, engineers, fabricators, and management.
  • Create and deliver quality assurance presentation portion of formal requirements and design reviews for project teams and customers.
  • Recommend revisions of quality & engineering documentation when indicated.

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline with related experience.
  • Certified Quality Engineer/Manager (ASQ certification) or similar is preferred. Relevant military experience is a plus.
  • 6+ years: Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, fabrication, or research environment is required. Experience in implementing a Quality management system in manufacturing environment strongly desired.
  • 6+ years: Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or ISO 17025 is required. Familiarity with ASME and/or NAVSEA, AS9100, P-9290, NOTE 5000, NQA-1, ABS and/or SUBSAFE is a plus. Internal or external auditing experience is a plus.
  • 6+ years: Experience working as a contributor to an engineering project team is required. Familiarity with drawing review is required. Familiarity with design for inspectability is a plus.
  • years: Must have excellent communication skills to work with project staff, management, and representatives of the client, suppliers, or regulatory agencies.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Created: 2024-09-27
Reference: 30-00661
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: San Antonio
ZIP: 78112

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