ASSOCIATE QUALITY ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Associate Quality Engineer is a manufacturing organization's first line of defense against nonconforming product reaching customers. The role owns the day-to-day execution of the Quality Management System - from PPAP documentation and control plan maintenance to supplier corrective action follow-through - within production environments governed by ISO 9001 standards. Where a Quality Technician inspects, this role investigates: root cause analysis, FMEA development, and process capability assessment fall squarely here. Sitting between the production floor and the supply chain, the Associate Quality Engineer gives engineering and operations teams the structured data they need to make durable improvement decisions.

As the Associate Quality Engineer, you will own the execution of corrective action workflows, process audits, and quality metrics reporting that keep manufactured products in conformance with customer and regulatory requirements. You work within the Global Quality or plant-level Quality team, supporting the Quality Manager and collaborating daily with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and supplier contacts to resolve nonconformances before they compound.

Career Impact: Hands-on ownership of PPAP submissions, FMEA development, and ISO 9001 audits builds the documented quality engineering portfolio that hiring managers at Tier 1 manufacturers and OEMs specifically look for when advancing candidates to Senior Quality Engineer.

Business Impact: When nonconforming material moves undetected through production, scrap costs, customer escapes, and DPPM penalties follow; the Associate Quality Engineer is the function that catches, documents, and closes those gaps before they reach the customer.

Growth Opportunity: The combination of supplier development exposure, Six Sigma methodology application, and cross-functional stakeholder management in this role prepares you for the Quality Engineer or Supplier Quality Engineer titles that carry broader program ownership and independent site responsibility.

• Implement and maintain the plant-level Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001 requirements and customer-specific standards.
• Execute PPAP submissions and First Article Inspections to verify supplier and internal process compliance before production release.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective action closure using structured RCCA tools, ensuring verified effectiveness with suppliers and internal teams.
• Develop and update FMEAs, control plans, and measurement system analysis studies to sustain manufacturing process capability.
• Monitor and report quality metrics including scrap rates, DPPM, Cost of Poor Quality, and nonconformance trends to the Quality Manager and operations leadership.
• Conduct internal process audits and supplier assessments, issuing corrective actions and tracking resolution to closure.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to coordinate rework activities and implement process improvement solutions that reduce recurring defects.
• Support new product introduction quality activities including capability studies, procedure development, and production readiness reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of quality engineering experience in a discrete manufacturing environment, with direct exposure to supplier quality or production quality functions.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and internal audit processes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply root cause analysis methods including 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone analysis to close nonconformances.
• Proficiency in core APQP deliverables: FMEA, control plans, measurement system analysis, and PPAP documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and manufacturing specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to operations and supplier management.
• Ability to travel domestically to supplier sites or alternate manufacturing locations as needed.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent training in statistical process control and capability analysis methods.
• Experience with supplier development activities including scorecard management, corrective action oversight, and on-site supplier assessments.
• Familiarity with additional industry quality standards such as AS9100, NADCAP, or TS 16949 relevant to the specific manufacturing segment.
• Prior exposure to new product development quality gate reviews and production part approval in a multi-site or global manufacturing environment.

• Supplier DPPM rate, measuring the frequency of defective parts reaching the production line from the managed supply base.
• PPAP approval cycle time, reflecting how efficiently first article submissions are completed and accepted by customers.
• Corrective action closure rate within defined due dates, tracking disciplined follow-through on open nonconformances.
• Internal audit findings per cycle, indicating adherence to ISO 9001 procedures across monitored production processes.
• Scrap and rework cost trend, measuring the financial impact of process deviations this role is assigned to investigate.
• Typical tools: statistical analysis (commonly Minitab); quality management systems (commonly SAP QM or equivalent ERP quality module).

• Base Salary Range: $58,000 to $78,000 per year, depending on location and experience.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus of 5% to 10% of base salary, tied to quality metrics.
• Equity: Equity participation uncommon at this level; occasionally offered at larger publicly traded manufacturers.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributes majority of premium.
• PTO: 10 to 15 days annually plus standard US holidays; some employers offer sick leave separately.
• Common Perks: Tuition reimbursement for engineering or quality certifications; professional development budget for ASQ membership and exam fees.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Senior Associate, Quality Engineer owns supplier performance analysis and corrective action execution across mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems, supporting L3Harris operations and its supply base. Working closely with critical suppliers and internal stakeholders, this role enables measurable reductions in DPPM and nonconformance rates through Zero-Defect Planning and APQP implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down supplier DPPM and nonconformance rates.
• Use Six Sigma & Lean concepts for supplier improvement of quality and delivery metrics.
• Provide training for basic quality methodologies to support supplier partnerships.
• Support programs assessing potential new suppliers.
• Implement Supplier Partnership concepts with focus suppliers.
• Review, analyze and report on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Perform and evaluate root cause and corrective action to correct product/process deficiencies, ensuring implementation with suppliers and effectiveness of actions.
• Perform elements of Advanced Product Quality Planning (Process Flow Diagrams & FMEA, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis, and First Articles).
• Perform SPC, Predictive Quality methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Support the implementation of Zero-Defect Plans (ZDP) with critical suppliers by assisting them to develop robust processes, performing process/product validations, recommending manufacturability improvements.
• Support L3Harris operations when supplied material is identified as nonconforming and take appropriate corrective action(s) with the supplier.
• Work proactively with L3Harris suppliers utilizing tools such as APQP and Zero Defect Planning to mitigate the risk of escapes to L3Harris and/or L3Harris customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and 0–2 years of prior related experience.
• Working knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elements; ISO9001/AS9100 and process audit experience.
• Supplier Development and Engagement experience; experience with Predictive Quality and problem-solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Machine & Fabrication and/or Printed Wiring Board manufacture; Lean Concepts and commodity management experience.
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using standard tools and trend analysis.
• ZDP Project Management; APQP experience.
• Strong written and communication skills; ability to present to upper-level management.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, work flexible hours in support of international suppliers, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive projects to closure.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Global Quality & Compliance, the Associate Quality Engineer leads Bi-Weekly Segment Quality Meetings and manages production quality issue resolution across Cannondale's global product catalog. Partnering with cross-departmental teams in Wilton, CT, this role delivers measurable improvements to business processes and quality systems through data analysis, dashboard development, and continuous process improvement.

Primary Duties

• Provide relevant data analysis and reporting to support departmental goals and objectives.
• Lead the Bi-Weekly Segment Quality Meetings and manage the resolution of issues discussed.
• Manage the resolution of production quality issues and coordinate global rework activities.
• Lead cross-departmental process improvement initiatives and develop dashboards and metrics for reporting on quality data.
• Provide content for Technical Documentation and support relevant functions of the Quality Management System.
• Support the Senior Manager, Global Quality & Compliance as needed and follow internal controls and company policies.
• Contribute to the success of the company by leading and/or assisting with other projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field.
• Internship or full-time position in a Quality-related field; work experience as a bicycle mechanic preferred.
• Strong knowledge of bicycles, parts, and accessories; passionate cyclist preferred.
• Experience with procedure development, SPC, Control Plans, Quality Problem Solving Tools, and Six Sigma.
• Proficient with SolidWorks 3D modeling software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; process-oriented with strong attention to detail.
• No travel restrictions; must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business.
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods; must be able to use hand tools for measurement and bicycle assembly.
• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Sitting at the intersection of Transition Quality and manufacturing operations, the Associate Quality Engineer coordinates with the Sending Site Quality team to deploy work instructions, process controls, and FAI/PPAP activities across aerospace production. Operating across customers, suppliers, and internal Eaton stakeholders, this role ensures manufacturing process capability and quality system compliance in alignment with ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP standards.

Duties

• Analyze, implement, and coordinate scrap reduction and quality improvement projects.
• Lead FAI/PPAP activities and assist the Quality Manager to provide total quality leadership to customers, suppliers, partners, and all internal stakeholders.
• Implement a new Quality System that meets internal, customer, and industry requirements.
• Apply quality engineering toolset-including FMEA, control plan, MSA, and process validation-to ensure manufacturing process capability.
• Identify organizational training needs and execute training on subjects relating to customer requirements.
• Facilitate dialog with customers and internal Eaton team to understand and resolve potential product quality issues through Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Handle calibration and CMM; implement measures to improve inspection methods, equipment/tool performance, product quality, efficiency, and morale.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Certified Internal Quality Auditor (AS9100) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality function in an aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated command of machining, assembly, and testing operations; GD&T, Gauging, SPC, APQP, PPAP, MSA, RCCA, and inspection techniques; ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP quality assurance systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and Minitab.
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and time management skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and demonstrated leadership skills.

Embedded within Johnson and Johnson's quality organization, the Associate Quality Engineer rotates across the medical product development lifecycle over a 3-year period, supporting new product launch and life cycle engineering activities. Working closely with external partners, R&D, and manufacturing teams, this role advances product integrity through FMEA ownership, failure investigation, and data-driven design validation.

Core Functions

• Participate in rotations across the medical product development lifecycle, including new product launch and life cycle engineering activities over a 3-year period.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies, academic learnings, and fundamental engineering principles to contribute to design solutions in a team-focused environment.
• Collaborate with external partners and across Johnson and Johnson to identify and implement project solutions.
• Continue technical growth through on-site training courses related to statistics, risk management, process control, and anatomy.
• Serve as the voice of quality and the customer within the core team.
• Own the Risk Management File and FMEA development; support reliability modeling and test method development.
• Perform failure investigation and analysis, requirement definition and verification, and data analysis including hypothesis testing, DOE analysis, process capability, and linear regressions.
• Conduct component qualifications, design and process validation, complaint analysis, manufacturing capability assessment, and procedure development and deployment.
• Contribute to project plans as a team member under direction as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; candidate must be a new college graduate within 12 months of their 2023 start date.
• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification.
• Previous co-op, internship, or work experience with demonstrated leadership or participation in campus or community programs.
• Knowledge of 21CFR820, ISO 13485, Risk Management tools (FMEAs), and CAPA Systems preferred.
• Data analysis in Minitab (hypothesis testing, DOE, linear regressions, process capability) preferred; Design for Six Sigma and GD&T preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working in a matrix environment with the ability to connect across functional groups and levels while embracing and driving change.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

A key member of the Quality Engineering Group, the Associate Quality Engineer supports program quality assurance activities across production programs including First Article inspection per AS9102, supplier audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborating across Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing, this role builds supply chain quality assurance capability and ensures compliant inspection plan execution throughout the product lifecycle.

Functions

• Support Quality Engineering Group interactions with Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing departments.
• Support Program Quality Assurance activities for production programs including First Article per AS9102, MRB, CCB, FRB, and Work Product review and approval.
• Manage high-priority tasks of multiple projects simultaneously in development.
• Execute Inspection Plans and processes for Receiving and Final Inspection activities.
• Support Continuous Improvements based on statistical analysis.
• Support Supply Chain Quality Assurance activities including approving/auditing suppliers and conducting Source Inspections of Hardware/Software.
• Prepare and execute audit tasks, including audit reporting and managing corrective actions.
• Provide systems quality assurance support to project staff and support process improvement activities.

Experience & Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent/related technical degree.
• 0-2 years of experience in a related Engineering role.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and Minitab.
• Excellent English communication skills-written and oral; English fluency required.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of time.
• Ability to follow and comply with all Company policies, procedures, and guidelines including the Compliance Policy Manual and the Code of Ethics.

Consistent product quality and a well-maintained ISO Quality Management System depend on the Associate Quality Engineer, who supports the Quality Manager through internal audits, nonconforming material control, and calibration monitoring. Based within an Operations and Engineering environment, this role enables continuous improvement by generating quality metrics, troubleshooting inspection issues alongside Quality Technicians, and assisting with failure analysis.

Accountabilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining the ISO Quality Management System.
• Perform audits of internal processes and procedures, issuing corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and address issues regarding control of nonconforming material.
• Monitor calibrated systems, tooling, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to implement product improvement solutions.
• Work with Quality Technicians to troubleshoot testing and inspection issues that may arise.
• Track and generate reports on scrap statistics, daily loss, and other quality metrics.
• Assist Engineering in quality-related return and failure analysis.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Familiarity with statistical methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

As the Associate Quality Engineer, this role owns supplier performance tracking, corrective action oversight, and new product introduction support to build a supply base that consistently meets quality, cost, and delivery expectations for Nordson's business group and global Supply Chain team. The Strategic Purchasing Group relies on this work to drive balanced supplier improvement through Lean Six Sigma principles, on-site assessments, and cross-functional technical liaison activities.

Operational Focus

• Track supplier performance indicators via scorecards and rankings to facilitate supply base development and consistently meet or exceed defined expectations.
• Routinely provide performance communication to the supply base and internal personnel to ensure proper supplier use based on performance.
• Develop supplier capabilities aligned with Nordson's Lean manufacturing principles using best-in-class quality, delivery, and lead-time performance processes; drive systematic problem solving and process improvement utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Function as a technical liaison between suppliers, engineering, SCM group, business group, and manufacturing sites to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Assure supplier corrective and preventive action plans are developed and executed; report status of corrective actions to manufacturing, business group, and executive management.
• Perform supplier on-site assessments and assistance visits for selection, performance improvement, and balanced improvement objectives.
• Support NPD and resourcing activities including supplier selection, CTQ drawing review, SAP inspection plan creation, part qualification, and QN/CAR resolution.
• Manage Manufacturing and Customer & Field QNs and CARs; manage Supplier Development Watch List and coordinate monthly meetings with watch list suppliers.
• Provide support to the global purchasing team on supplier-related issues and act as a Quality point of contact.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Fundamentally sound in inspection techniques, FAI, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, and 8D Corrective Action.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level; ability to understand and communicate engineered drawings and specifications.
• Detail-oriented self-starter with strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to develop effective processes and drive results.
• Ability to manage supplier quality projects to completion, work under pressure and tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks effectively; motivated by results and able to thrive in both team and independent work environments.

Associate Quality Engineer delivers automation scripts, test suites, and CI/CD integrations as part of an agile software quality team focused on continuous test improvement. The work directly supports product quality by establishing automation best practices, debugging test results, and driving business-aligned decisions on test process enhancements.

Key Deliverables

• Work as part of an agile team, participating in all aspects of the agile process and ceremonies.
• Create automation scripts from scratch and build and execute automation suites.
• Debug automation test results and create config files to integrate with CI/CD.
• Maintain the existing automation framework including feature changes, data, and scripts.
• Adhere to Quality Engineering processes and documentation throughout the testing cycle.
• Review automation test scripts and code changes to establish best practices for the team.
• Analyze specific problems within the test process and propose effective solutions.
• Participate in test improvement activities that meet business objectives and suggest appropriate business-driven decisions on improvements to the test process.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer information science, computer science, or equivalent.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification.
• 0-3 years of experience in software test engineering/quality engineering.
• Ability to analyze requirements, define scope of testing, and derive test scenarios and test cases.
• Understanding of various testing phases.
• Experience in test case management, defect management, and test automation tools; experience in test automation using Selenium WebDriver and building reusable components, keywords, or listeners for test automation.

The Associate Quality Engineer produces and maintains manual and automated test strategies for web and mobile web products across all lifecycle phases, collaborating with engineers and business units to achieve compliance, accessibility, and quality standards. Working within a product pod alongside developers, this role shapes testability from the design stage through execution of feature, regression, A11Y, cross-browser, and toggle testing.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and write web and mobile web manual scripts that run tests on new and/or existing software/apps in an agile environment.
• Create, maintain, execute, and update the product testing strategy including running manual tests and advising on the automation framework; understand and execute automation test strategy.
• Coordinate and supervise manual and automated testing activities; collaborate with engineers to achieve expected quality levels and influence the inclusion of testability during design and development phases.
• Test products in all phases of their lifecycle; interface with developers in executing projects; participate in designing and code reviews.
• Ensure compliance of quality processes and standards including reporting; responsible for feature, regression, A11Y, cross-browser, toggle, and all required testing for the product pod.
• Identify opportunities for automation within development processes; install applications and databases relevant to automation; gather requirements from clients or end-users to develop best automation solutions.
• Collaborate with other business units to understand how automation can improve workflow; perform Accessibility testing; execute automated tests and identify bugs and quality issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree plus 3+ years of Technology-related experience.
• High School Degree/GED plus 3+ years of Technology-related experience.
• Five (5)+ years of professional experience in technology or a related field.
• Experience in content management systems/tools is a plus.
• 10% travel may be required.

The Associate Quality Engineer refines quality practices and leads PPAP, NPD, and problem-solving initiatives to reduce the cost of poor quality across Newell Brands' manufacturing operations. Serving as an effective communicator across all functional groups, this role strengthens compliance with corporate quality policies while driving continuous improvement through Six Sigma, CAPA, and cross-functional collaboration with Corporate, Suppliers, and Customers.

Role Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of quality excellence and support the implementation of Newell Brands Quality policies and procedures.
• Lead NPD and PPAP; develop, implement, and continuously improve Quality Control Plans covering material, process, and product.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and develop best practices driving problem understanding and permanent resolution.
• Prepare and analyze Quality Metrics; participate in Lean/OPEX and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Work to resolve defective material issues using root cause analysis and CAPA; drive continuous quality improvement.
• Communicate quality issues with Corporate, Suppliers, and Customers; direct quality improvement activities.
• Track and improve COF dollars/Productivity Projects; manage CDI Activities; support new or existing product design activities.
• Work collaboratively with other segments and functions as needed; perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, technical engineering, or science discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt required; ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering, operations, and/or quality experience required; experience providing leadership and guidance to teams and developing and implementing sustainable systems meeting or exceeding organizational objectives.
• ISO/QS/TS/FDA quality system working knowledge and auditing experience preferred; specific experience in plastics, metals, or wood commodities preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of quality methods and systems including statistics, reliability, sampling, auditing, and problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Minitab/JMP.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with external suppliers/stakeholders and all levels of the organization to negotiate, influence, and enforce Quality and Company policies; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with little or no supervision; innovative and open to new concepts and ideas.

The Associate Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer leads Engineering Assurance reviews of engineering drawings, supplier documentation, and systems equipment to eliminate design escapes early in the product lifecycle. The Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams rely on this work to maintain design integrity, meet contractual quality standards, and support systems integration verification across procured and internally developed equipment.

Scope of Work

• Perform extensive review of engineering drawings along with equipment inspection and test support to evaluate the precision and accuracy of products being developed, including GD&T, maintainability, and producibility aspects.
• Support various design reviews and inspections of testing processes, mechanisms, systems integration, and requirements verification.
• Perform extensive review of supplier documentation to verify compliance to quality standards and contractual requirements pertaining to procured equipment.
• Perform quality assurance verification on systems and equipment designed, built, and procured to ensure design parameters and materials meet required standards and specifications.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work closely with IPT leaders and design groups using strong organizational and leadership skills.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 0 years of experience in Quality, or Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 2 years of experience in Quality, or Master's Degree in STEM with 0 years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Active, In-scope DoD Secret Security Clearance with investigation within the last five years; ability to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period; Active DoD Secret or Top Secret level clearance.
• Experience with Supplier Engagement, Root Cause/Corrective Action, Material Review Board, and Laboratory Operations.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; strong computer skills with CAD experience required.

The Associate Quality Engineer supports Global Quality Management System implementation by evaluating consumer complaints, investigating product returns, and performing data analysis across manufacturing and supplier networks. Working cross-functionally with Consumer Relations, R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Global Manufacturing Services, this role enables timely CAPA resolution and consistent documentation of corrective actions across consumer, medical device, and pharmaceutical product lines.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and close consumer complaints or corrective action reports with appropriate documentation; communicate and follow up with Quality Engineers, Manufacturers, or Suppliers as directed.
• Evaluate and investigate consumer product returns and write investigation reports.
• Assist with root cause investigations for CAPA using quality tools.
• Perform data analysis including trend analysis, pivot tables, and basic statistics.
• Document actions taken in response to complaints or nonconformances with rationale, including CAPAs, Corrective Action Reports, and consumer complaint evaluations.
• Assist with new product startup including FMEAs and manufacturing capability analysis as applicable.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Global Manufacturing Services, and R&D.

Professional Experience

• BS degree in a related field; pursuing Quality Engineering certification desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt knowledge desirable.
• Experience in consumer products, medical device, and/or pharmaceutical industries desirable.
• Experience in a Quality function desirable.
• Knowledge of QE and auditing of manufacturing operations for medical devices, OTC, and/or pharmaceutical industries.
• High initiative with demonstrated results achievement and orientation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

The Associate Quality Engineer executes data-driven quality improvement plans and continuous improvement initiatives within high-volume electronics manufacturing environments including circuit card and micro-electronics production. Collaborating across cross-functional teams, this role guides defect reduction and quality discrepancy resolution through DMAIC, RCCA, SPC, and AS9100-compliant standards.

Work Activities

• Understand and analyze complex problems and derive solutions; effectively communicate solutions, ideas, and concepts to a diverse audience.
• Research, organize, and analyze information; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Define requirements, develop and execute plans; review, analyze, and take action on quality discrepancies.
• Use data analytics to drive action to reduce defects and drive quality improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement through sustained data-driven processes and metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related STEM field and 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 1+ years of engineering experience.
• Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Experience in high-volume electronics manufacturing including circuit card and micro-electronics manufacturing; working knowledge of MRB standards, practices, and customer engagement.
• AS9100 and ISO 9001 Standards; Mil-STD requirements; J-STD and IPC-A requirements.
• Understanding and use of the DMAIC Process; experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA); data analytics, statistics, DOE, and SPC.
• Experience with SAP.