Quality Assurance Engineer (Industrial)

Company: Children's Factory
Location: Union
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARYThis position is responsible for initiating, collecting, and organizing projects and data for continuous quality improvements and performing appropriate testing and auditing to assure compliance with quality assurance policies and procedures.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSThree to five years' experience in quality assurance/manufacturing environmentB.S. degree in an engineering discipline strongly preferredPOSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESProficient in use of statistical analysis tools.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Experience leading a team through change.Excellent technical communication skills.Ability to interpret product specifications and drawings.Ability to interpret testing procedures and develop test reports based on findings.Ability to collect, analyze and interpret data.Ability to articulate issues clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.Ability to efficiently organize and manage multiple prioritiesAbility and desire to grow in the position and accept more responsibility.Ability to take initiative in providing new ideas to improve process efficiencies.Ability to maintain consistent attendance, arriving on time and prepared for all shifts, meetings, and appointments.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPECTATIONS, AND BEHAVIORS include, but are not limited to, the following:Support of daily manufacturing goals by managing an in-process and final inspection process.Support implementation of strategic plans and implements QA objectives set by QA Coordinator.Supports and sustains a robust QA inspection process.Assists in management of Company's general compliance with CPSC regulations, ASTM & other federal, state, & agency regulations regarding product safety and labeling requirements.Audit Excelligence branded and non-Excelligence branded product for appropriate tracking labels; work with vendors to resolve non-compliance.Audit outbound customer shipments for quality; analyze customer complaints & reviews relevant to physical order shipments; partner with Operations and Customer Service to analyze and resolve quality concerns and customer complaints related to outbound customer packages.Assist Product Development team in evaluating new product samples from vendors; assist to resolve/address specific quality concerns. Develop concise product specifications in conjunction with Product Development for new products. Coordinate on site vendor inspections by Children's Factory and third-party inspection providersImplement relevant procedures pertaining to the Quality Management Systems (QMS) by managing associated processes and procedures.Review quality data (internal and external) and drive feedback to QA team by establishing an effective improvement plan for defects prevention and achieving QDR (quality data review) goals.Participate and support quality related meetings (internal and external) as requiredParticipate and support implementation of quality improvement initiativesCoordinate and support customer related inspection activities on/off-site as requiredParticipate and support internal audits and external periodic QMS auditsMaintain and update QA certifications/records.Escalate any quality concerns or issues in a timely mannerKeeps track of QA trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and complianceLead problem solving teams on and off the manufacturing floorDevelop and execute Manufacturing Floor auditsManage internal and external testing activitiesIn office attendance is an essential function of this position.WORKING CONDITIONSThe essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities:Regular use of PC, laptop, copier, fax, and other general office equipment.Ability to access all areas of the facility to perform essentials functions of the position.Noise level for this environment is low to moderate.Children's Factory is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerChildren's Factory is an Excelligence Company. Excelligence is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Keywords: Children's Factory, Columbia , Quality Assurance Engineer (Industrial), Engineering , Union, Missouri