Quality Engineer III

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Quality, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5-9 years of relevant experience depending on educational background
  • Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement is a plus
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance
  • Experience with AS9100D quality management system

Responsibilities

  • Learn manufacturing processes and engage in continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma
  • Document nonconformances and participate in MRB activities to support the nonconforming material process
  • Analyze quality data and prepare reports for quality leadership and reviews
  • Develop and maintain inspection plans and quality documentation as per AS9100D
  • Document supplier nonconformances and assess supplier performance
  • Apply electronic assembly workmanship standards via training and hands-on experience
  • Support compliance efforts for ESD, FOD prevention, and counterfeit parts
  • Assist in maintaining product compliance documentation including FAI and inspection records
  • Lead corrective actions and update procedures for thoroughness
  • Support internal and external audits regarding AS9100D compliance
  • Mentor junior engineers and inspectors, providing guidance on standards and problem-solving

Benefits

  • Immediate Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for eligible roles
  • Career development opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays annually
  • 8 weeks of 100% paid family leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Quality Engineer III is responsible for risk analysis, control plans, inspection, supplier quality, and metrology methodology activities. They also ensure customer requirements are defined and all project deliverables meet customer, internal and regulatory requirements including all applicable standards.

Responsibilities

  • Learn manufacturing processes and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
  • Support the nonconforming material process by documenting nonconformances, participating in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, tracking dispositions to closure, and contributing to containment actions, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics
  • Collect, compile, and analyze quality data (e.g., yield, scrap, rework, and defect trends); prepare charts and reports for quality leadership; and participate in internal and customer reviews, presentations, and discussions to support quality improvement initiatives
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of inspection plans, quality records, and workmanship documentation in accordance with AS9100D and customer requirements
  • Support supplier quality activities by documenting supplier nonconformances and compiling supplier performance metrics
  • Learn and apply electronic assembly workmanship standards, including IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and J-STD-001, through formal training and hands-on manufacturing experience
  • Support compliance with ESD (ANSI/ESD S20.20), Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, and counterfeit parts prevention activities
  • Assist in compiling, auditing, and maintaining product compliance documentation, including End Item Data Packages (EIDPs), First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation per AS9102, source inspection records, and other quality documentation
  • Lead corrective actions, including changes to procedures to ensure completeness and currency
  • Support internal audits and assist with customer, DCMA, and third-party AS9100D audits
  • Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations using structured problem-solving tools, including 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams, under the guidance of senior engineers
  • Mentor junior quality engineers and inspectors; provide technical guidance on standards interpretation and problem-solving methods


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field of study
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline
    • OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree
    • OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree
  • Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Security Clearance


Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:
  • Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
  • 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
  • 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
  • Career Opportunity and Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

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