Job Title:                        Quality Assurance Engineer
Department:                 Operations
Reports To:                   Director of Quality
Location:                       On-site; Columbia Falls, MT
Position Type:              Full Time, Salary, Exempt, IC3/IC4

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer III/IV will implement, execute, and assist in management of the QA system, department, and staff. They will serve as a vital conduit between the manufacturing and engineering organizations, developing and maintaining quality processes, documents, and records. As needed, they will direct and/or execute product and reliability testing.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains and supervises quality assurance staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate staff.
• Participates in quality system maintenance and audits.
• Coordinates product testing processes and participates in product testing.
• Identifies and analyzes issues, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.
• Participates in engineering design, drawing, and data reviews.
• Provides feedback on engineering data such as tolerance stackup and inspection criteria.
• Facilitates engineering data releases to production.
• Designs production fixtures and ensures maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Reviews client, customer, and user feedback.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and 3D printing technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or field related to the products being developed required.
• 4+ years of experience in related field required with supervisory experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.