Sr. Quality Engineer (Electronics/RF/PCB)
Syracuse, NY 
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Description
Acara Solutions has been providing staffing industry services to advanced manufacturing firms throughout the country for 65 years. One of our national clients specializing in electronics, PCB manufacturing, and RF technologies has a Sr. Quality Engineer opening in their Syracuse, NY plant. This is a salaried direct position with full benefits. Their salary range is $105K - $117K.

The Sr. Quality Engineer provides a wide range of Quality Engineering assistance. This role requires a hands-on, cross-functional, problem-solving focus with an ability to work with technical product/process requirements associated with RF and Microwave components, modules, and assemblies.

  • Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Quality requirements associated with company's products as defined by customer/industry standards such as IPC-6012, IPC-6018, IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, ANSI-ESD S20.20, AS9102, etc. Provide training, coaching, and direction to other functions on the above technical requirements and support decisions and problem solving with respect to these technical requirements
  • Provide aid for the activities required to maintain certifications/approvals for the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and aerospace Customer specifications and standards. Continuously evaluate and improve the QMS processes, procedures, and documentation in support of ever-changing business strategies and customer/industry requirements and expectations
  • Effectively carry-out Quality strategies and tactical activities in order to:
    . Provide high quality products and compliant data items to customers within scheduled dates
    . Ensure compliance to customer and industry requirements
    . Develop cost effective controls/solutions to reduce costs of poor quality (rework, scrap, warranty escapes)
  • Provide Quality support to the organization with respect to:
    . Contract/Requirements Review and Planning
    . Inspection and Test Planning
    . External customer/agency audits, visits, program reviews, source inspections, etc.
    . Product/Process development activities
    . Failure Analysis, Root Cause Corrective Action investigations, and Continuous improvement projects
  • Track and communicate to the organization Customer Quality issues, rejections, escapes, failures, problems, audit findings, etc. and work with the appropriate functions to develop recovery plans, RCCA plans, and continuous improvement activities focused on resolving the issues and driving customer satisfaction
  • Team with the Supply Chain organization to address supplier quality issues and to improve incoming material quality
  • Take personal ownership of internal and external customer issues and follow through to ensure a lasting service impression commitment
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions
  • Maintain a willingness to challenge established ways of doing things in a constructive way
  • Comply with company policies and programs regarding safety, security, ISO, EEO, OSHA and the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Knowledge/Skills:
  • Full comprehension of ISO 9001 and ideally AS9100 quality system standards
  • Familiarity/experience with aerospace products and processes associated with microelectronics
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential
  • In depth knowledge of quality systems, policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge towards the interpretation of customer requirements
  • Working knowledge of statistics and statistical process control
  • Diverse knowledge of inspection control methods, techniques, and standards
  • Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies associated with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Driven to lead and achieve results in a cross-functional team environment
  • High level of experience with computer systems/software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, web-based applications
  • Proficient in structured problem solving and effectively leading others in root cause corrective action analysis


Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Min 7 years of Quality Engineering experience (industry experience acceptable: Automotive, Electronics, Aerospace, Defense)
Min 5 years of CI or Lean experience (e.g, JIT, Zero defect, Six Sigma, VSM)

Candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.

A Plus to Have:
Highly prefer AS9100 experience
Six Sigma belt
Auditing experience
IPC 600/610

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.


Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
7+ years
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