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Zachary Piper Solutions lists this Senior Quality Engineer opportunity in oak ridge, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support advanced manufacturing and quality engineering operations in Oak Ridge, TN . The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining inspection systems, improving manufacturing quality processes, and ensuring components and assemblies meet rigorous quality standards. This position is fully onsite in Oak Ridge, TN and requires a Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance!
Responsibilities of the Senior Quality Engineer
Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
Develop and maintain inspection plans for manufactured components, assemblies, and equipment
Identify opportunities to improve inspection technologies, techniques, data collection, and sampling methodologies
Develop process capability metrics and utilize statistical methods to improve manufacturing processes and sampling frequencies
Review procurement specifications, engineering designs, fabrication procedures, maintenance work packages, and technical documentation for appropriate quality controls
Review and evaluate First Article Inspection (FAI) packages
Lead investigations into quality escapes, nonconformances, and manufacturing defects to determine root cause and corrective actions
Develop and implement Quality Management System (QMS) improvements
Evaluate test equipment, precision measuring instruments, instrumentation, and gaging requirements
Apply GD&T principles to inspection and manufacturing quality activities
Utilize Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies to improve product and process quality
Coach and mentor team members on quality engineering principles, processes, and best practices
Manage quality engineering deliverables to meet project schedules, budgets, and production requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, security, and environmental requirements
Qualifications for the Senior Quality Engineer
5+ years of quality engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience working with NQA-1 Quality Assurance requirements and quality systems
Experience developing PFMEAs, Control Plans, inspection plans, and Measurement System Analysis
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes, inspection methodologies, and process capability
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action
Experience reviewing engineering specifications, manufacturing procedures, and quality documentation
Experience evaluating precision measurement equipment, instrumentation, and gaging
Strong knowledge of statistical quality methods and process improvement techniques
Ability to independently manage quality engineering activities with minimal oversight
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance if required
High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance (or Active DOE Q clearance)
Experience supporting centrifuge manufacturing
Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with high-precision metal forming, machining, or finishing processes
Demonstrated experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma, and/or Lead Auditor certification
Formal training and hands-on experience in root cause analysis
Experience supporting highly regulated or nuclear-related manufacturing environments
Compensation for the Senior Quality Engineer includes
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 *depending on experience*
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays
Keywords
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Worksite address
oak ridge, TN, 37830, US
Who can apply
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