What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Quality Assurance Engineer position at Lorenz Engineering, a division of The Salem Group?
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and manage a team of up to 5 Quality Auditors.
- Oversee and ensure proper functioning of quality auditing, inspection, and nonconformance programs.
- Maintain PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and calibration standards.
- Create and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and communicate with suppliers to resolve issues.
- Oversee quality quarantine areas and manage MRB (Material Review Board), Internal Damage, RMAs (Return Materials Authorizations), and product repairs.
- Analyze nonconforming products and coordinate actions to handle goods.
- Interview, hire, and train new staff while keeping the department fully staffed.
- Develop and review control plans, SOPs, and other documentation to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on quality metrics and updates.
- Train QA personnel on procedures, tools, and techniques.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to resolve quality-related problems.
Qualifications : Required :
Preferred :
Education / Certification :
Lorenz Engineering provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other category protected by law.
