What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer 1 position at Ultra?

Under general supervision of the Lead Quality Engineer. Provides the quality-assurance support to the assigned program and / or area to ensure that the product is built in accordance with customer and division quality requirements while maintaining production flow.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Lead Quality Engineer and DoQ on the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
Resolve customer issues related to quality
Process and Product Monitoring
Participate and lead internal and external audits
Monitor supplier performance
Perform annual evaluations of suppliers
Train / mentor associates on quality awareness
Implement and monitor work cell Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Responsible for Measuring & Test Equipment program
Prepare certification documentation
Review customer contracts / specifications, design documents, purchase orders, and other documents to ensure that customer and regulatory requirements are met
Other related duties as required

Desired Background and Skill Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

4 years technical degree or minimum of 2 years experience in related industry

Working experience in a lean manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and cost-reduction techniques.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 : 2000 or similar quality requirements. Working knowledge of nuclear standards is also desirable.

Certification to ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is a plus!

Have a fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics.

Have a fundamental understanding of a quality system and its development, documentation, and implementation with respect to domestic and international standards or requirements.

Have an understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up.

Able to develop and implement quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem solving.

Able to plan, control, and assure product and process quality in accordance with quality principles, which include planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems.

Have basic knowledge of reliability, maintainability, and risk management, including key terms and definitions, modeling, systems design, assessment tools, and reporting.

Have a thorough understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements.

Able to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods to facilitate process analysis and improvements.

Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 pounds.

Lives the "continuous improvement" philosophy; develops and adopts new ideas and concepts.

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment

We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, health savings accounts, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with a Company match.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodation statement : if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com

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