
Quality Assurance Engineer
- Pueblo, CO
- $95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strong knowledge and experience as a quality assurance resource for data analysis, problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
- Support root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements.
- Broad knowledge of theory and principles of statistics and statistical process control. Interact with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with manufacturing and development personnel.
- Actively participate in internal and external quality audits.
- Support the manufacturing groups to design, implement, and document procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection.
- Support consistent metrics (process capability, control charts, measurement quality) for monitoring systems effectiveness. Interface with suppliers and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality control and ensure that effective corrective action is implemented.
- Drive ISO-9001 initiatives in order to maintain certifications.
- Lead the delivery of medium to large improvement projects through the implementation of Six Sigma and project management tools.
- Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Product management to identify and reduce sources of chronic customer complaints, manufacturing and laboratory quality issues, waste/scrap generation, and improve overall production inefficiencies.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to the organization on Lean principles, by promoting the use of Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC, Kaizen, etc.)
- Create key process flows and/or value stream maps.
- Facilitate and mentor team on FMEAs
- Perform capability and other statistical assessments to meet organization goals in reducing process variability.
- Drive problem solving methodologies (8D/MBPS) to find root cause of observed defects, devise a short-term contaminant strategy, and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurring problems, per internal and external customer expectations, including facilitating customer taskforce activities.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Engineering, with specialization in Quality Systems and Statistics.
- Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in QA systems, semiconductor industry preferred.
- Must have experience as a quality assurance resource for data analysis, problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement.
- Experience in design and development of new product introduction.
- Strong knowledge and experience for problem solving techniques such as 5 Why's, Fishbone, Process mapping, etc., to identify root cause and define CAPA.
- Certified Quality Auditor / Engineer preferred.
- Six Sigma (DMAIC) - Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience leading FMEA is preferred.
- Working knowledge of JMP statistical software is especially desirable or equivalent, SAP knowledge helpful.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively (verbal/written/presentations) at all levels.
- Visits to other manufacturing sites, supplier, and customer sites.
- Must have excellent computer skills (Power-Point, Excel and statistical software tools).
- Thorough understanding of general safety requirements.
- This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Resilience -Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
- Communication -Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
- Reasoning & Decision Making -Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
- Comprehension -Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
- Organizational Skills -Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.