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ARA · 1 day ago

QA Engineer

Madison, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex problems. They are seeking a highly analytical QA Engineer to bridge quality assurance between design and production teams, ensuring that products meet quality specifications and improving processes to comply with safety regulations.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, conduct audits, document deviations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest levels of quality and compliance for products used by key stakeholders

Assist in the development, implementation and sustainment of a Quality Management Systems (QMS) meeting AS9100D and/or ISO9001:2015 certification standards

Lead corrective actions and use root cause analysis tools

Track and report all QA activities, procedures and processes, developing auditing tools to improve the internal auditing process and conducting regular reviews and inspections to ensure employee adherence to quality standards

Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes

Utilize industry-standard inspection equipment

Identify opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data

Effectively communicate a “stop-work authority” when quality requirements are not being met

Read blueprints and translate GD&T drawings into actionable inspection plans

Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections

Conduct quality training sessions

Develop relationships and work with various functional teams and stakeholders

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsAS9100D certificationISO9001 2015 certificationRoot cause analysisInspection equipmentBlueprint readingGD&T drawingsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft ProjectQuality trainingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War

Proven experience assisting in the development, implementation and sustainment of a Quality Management Systems (QMS) meeting AS9100D and/or ISO9001:2015 certification standards

Demonstrated experience leading corrective actions and using root cause analysis tools

Proven experience with QA tracking and reporting all activities, procedures and processes, developing auditing tools to improve the internal auditing process and conducting regular reviews and inspections to ensure employee adherence to quality standards

Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes

Skilled in utilization of industry-standard inspection equipment

Ability in Identifying opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data

Effectively communicate a 'stop-work authority' when quality requirements are not being met

Advanced experience in reading blueprints

Knowledge of translating GD&T drawings in actionable inspection plans

Experience in performing incoming, in-process and final inspections

Conduct quality training sessions

Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization

Ability to develop relationships and to work with various functional teams and stakeholders

Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance

Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years relevant work experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a H.S. diploma and 8-10 years' experience as QA Engineer in a DoW/DoD manufacturing field