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Southwest Research Institute · 3 months ago

LEAD QUALITY ENGINEER - SR. QUALITY ENGINEER - SR. QUALITY SCIENTIST - Internal Quality Auditor

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Southwest Research Institute is a dedicated team of professionals committed to ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of internal processes within the organization. The Lead Quality Engineer will conduct in-depth quality system audits, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with quality management systems to meet customer needs.

Innovation ManagementMarket ResearchMechanical EngineeringNon ProfitProduct Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth quality system audits and assessments ensuring compliance with quality management systems, and applicable standards and regulations to ensure we meet our customer's needs

Drive continuous improvement as an Internal Quality System Auditor, identifying areas for enhancement in documentation, procedures, and operational efficiency within a variety of scientific fields

Minimize risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen the quality culture through meticulous audits and evaluations

Provide valuable insights and recommendations as an Internal Quality System Auditor, contributing to the achievement of highest-quality research outcomes and client satisfaction

Ensure precision, reliability, and adherence to quality standards, fostering trust among clients and stakeholders

Review and plan audits to be conducted. This involves coordinating with relevant stakeholders, scheduling audits with internal customers, and preparing the necessary documentation and checklists

Conduct on-site audits and surveillances to assess conformity to quality management systems, processes, and product requirements

Perform documentation review, inspections, interviews, and observations to evaluate adherence to established standards and specification

Prepare audit reports detailing the findings, observations, and recommendations from audits conducted

Ensure the reports are accurate, well-documented, and delivered to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner

Communicate with audit team and internal stakeholders regarding audit results, corrective actions, and improvement plans

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, and quality assurance and production, to address quality-related issues

Qualification

Process-based auditingQuality EngineeringISO9001 experienceAS9100 knowledgeISO17025 knowledgeCMMI knowledgeDegreeCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or related degree with relevant experience

5+ years: Process-based auditing experience and/or Quality Engineering experience

5 years: Experience working under an established ISO9001-based quality management system. Comparable quality system standards, such as AS9100, ISO17025 or CMMI, are acceptable, too

A valid/clear driver's license is required

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen