Quality Assurance Engineer 3

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Engineer 3 will control risks for new machinery to meet targets for sustainable quality & productivity within 90 days of production startup. Under moderate direction, provides quality assurance direction and support to DENSO suppliers and customers in a timely and professional manner. Conducts on-site verification, identification of quality concerns and reporting, and provides quality training as needed. Acts as a resource for Safety Inspections for all equipment produced by our division. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a communication leader between foreign and domestic customers, manufacturing, and engineering groups.
• Lead technical meetings and presentations.
• Perform assessments, prepare & present QA documents for review
• Develop database for tracking issues & feedback 
• Drive changes related to QA to strengthen NA DENSO OEE & Quality
• Identifying risks for processes, designs, components, materials, etc.
• Help develop policies and procedures related to the QA process for machine inspection.
• Domestic and foreign travel will be required based on business needs.

QA Events:

0.5 QA – Specification thru Design Concept 

1.0 QA – Design Concept thru Design Approval

• Support designers to evaluate & develop mitigations for risks with product, process, equipment, applications, technologies, etc.

1.5 QA – Pre-ship Factory Inspection Approval

2.0 QA – Installation Runoff Inspection Approval

• Support integrators to evaluate results of foreseen & unforeseen risks with the machine build process.  Analysis to include details for summarizing cost, schedule, production KPI, inspection results, mitigated & remaining risks.

3.0 QA – Start of Production thru Achieving Sustainable OEE Phase

• Evaluate production KPI, issues & countermeasures, reflecting on previous QA activities with the purpose of identifying improvements to apply on future machines & handing off the machine to the business unit.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Products (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• CSME Certification
• Experience leading projects and CFTs
• Analytical & troubleshooting skills

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g. AutoCAD, EPLAN). 
• Strong understanding of PLCs, HMI, and robotics.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and practices (e.g. NFPA, ISO, and RIA).

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match 
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program 
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career Development and Ongoing Training 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) 

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance. 

Annual Salary: $93,000 - $117,000