Quality Assurance Engineer Lead

SemiDice is seeking a Full Time Quality Assurance Engineer Lead to work On Site in our Los Alamitos office.

Primary Job Summary : |

Support product and process compliance to customer and industry requirements. Continuously improve operational yield through deployment of Lean 5Ss and SPC for inspection, and test operations. Improve and deploy the quality management system and ensure compliance with requirements specified in AS9100 documentation.

The main objectives of the Quality Engineer are :

Ensuring proper flow-down of requirements from customers to operations

Lead key quality meetings to drive routine information disposition and action for successful QMS deployment

Ensure completion of audits required to remain compliant to certified industry standards

Drive customer satisfaction by striving to prevent quality escapes and timely follow-up on escapes

Partner with process engineering in root cause analysis of production issues (scrap, etc.) to compel yield improvement, implementing process control and revising documentation (SOPs)

Leverage quality software system to strengthen quality (Q-Pulse)

Support quality process improvements to achieve appropriate industry certifications

Ensure proper validation of incoming material / service supply from external sources

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Support in maintaining certification to industry standards

Drive root-cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions for process-related concerns

Oversee nonconforming material control and disposition (MRB, RMAs, etc.)

Perform audits, as required, to support Semidice quality management system

Develop and conduct training sessions for administrative and factory personnel

Provide technical assistance and support to manufacturing personnel and other departments, as needed

Participate in a variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies

Interface / communicate with the customer for audits, noncompliance issues, or other business-related activities

Other Duties & Responsibilities :

Build meaningful and productive relationships with business partners (e.g. Operations, Sales, and Process Engineering)

Proactively participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Communicate effectively with all levels of employees

Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures

Comply with all quality policies, practices and procedures

Perform other duties assigned (ESD, PCN, etc.)

Job Qualifications :

Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years in Quality Engineering

Experience working in electronics manufacturing facility strongly preferred

Experience working in AS9100, ISO9001 or ISO13485 environment a significant plus

Experience within the military / aerospace industry (or other highly regulated industry) a plus

Knowledge of MIL-Specs / Standards a plus

Lean Six Sigma experience : green belt preferred

ESD experience is a plus

Job Skills :

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

High-energy, team-player hungry to learn, share skills and operate as a constructive agent of change

A demonstrated results-focused self-starter

Demonstrated planning skills; ability to prioritize, work under pressure and deliver against deadlines

Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, lean environment

Strong analytical ability and good decision-making

Why should you work for us?

Group Medical Coverage 100% Employer Paid (Employee family)

Life Insurance Policy 100% Employer Paid

VSP Vision Plan - 100% Employer Paid

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Credit Union

FSA Cafeteria Plan

401(k) Plan

Supplemental Insurance Plans offered

We are an equal opportunity employer.