Senior Hardware Quality Engineer

Company: Softworld Inc
Location: Andover
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Hardware Quality Engineer

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Job Location: Andover, Massachusetts 01810

Onsite Requirements:


AS9102 Background experience
18 Values streams in factory
Knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS)


Job Description:


We are seeking a Senior Hardware Quality Engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of the Operations Quality Team. Here at Client standard, our Operations Quality Team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on Product Compliance, Customer Satisfaction, and Continuous Improvement.

What are the main functions of this role?

(Describe the tasks this contractor will be doing. This includes daily activities and any deliverables the contractor will be responsible for while working for Client.)

Conducting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS) per AS9102 Rev C
Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.
Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand.
Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team.
Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness.


Required Skill Sets:


Knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS) per AS9102 Rev C, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.)
Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, test)
Previous experience managing cross-functional process improvement teams with technical expertise.
Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions
Experience in development/usage of Quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications.


Desired Skill Sets:


Utilizing software Net Inspect and Discuss
Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications
Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)


Years of Experience Required:


2 years or equivalent job experience

Education Level Required:


Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study, and a minimum of two years related manufacturing experience or equivalent job experience.



** This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. **

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