General Information:
- Company: FreeWave Technologies
- Title: Temporary Quality Engineer
- Position Overview (This is a Temporary Position for Q1 and Q2 2014):
- The Quality Engineer will be reporting to the Quality Manager and help drive key quality initiatives throughout the company.
- The main focus will the monitoring and closure of Quality issues internally and externally, and maintaining ISO certification in addition to improving processes by monitoring key metrics.
- Work will be performed at the FreeWave Technologies location in Boulder, Colorado unless otherwise specified by functional Management.
- To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a commitment to quality in everything they do.
- This means continuous improvement of activities and processes.
- In order to do so, the candidate must show an ability to drive to root cause and resolve issues related to that cause.
Principal Job Functions:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure all ISO procedures are followed and Training Guides are utilized to standardize on and improve processes.
- Initiate and manage Non Conformance Reports (NCRs) from initial problem recognition to closure based on Field / Customer, Supplier, Manufacturing / Production, and Process issues.
- Perform internal audits to ISO procedures on a regular basis to ensure compliance to the QMS procedures for all functions at FreeWave.
- Document and maintain records in ISO Database.
- Conduct customer surveys to gauge FreeWave’s performance in the eyes of customers and satisfy one of the major Quality Objectives.
- Update and revise ISO procedures and maintain in database, to improve upon processes, where deemed necessary, as a continual improvement.
- Perform assessments and audits of major component suppliers, such as suppliers of electronic modules used on FreeWave products.
- Concentrate on supplier performance and drive issues with major components to resolution.
- Prepare and support Surveillance Audits that are conducted by ISO auditors yearly.
- Provide refresh ISO training to employees in preparation for the re-certification audit and support preparation for the re-certification audit.
- Manage supplier certification surveys and approval of new suppliers and updates to existing suppliers, keeping a current list and up to date certification in the ISO database.
- Manage corrective and preventive actions to ensure Non-Conformances are addressed and closed. This task will be ongoing as Quality issues are surfaced and need to be resolved throughout the company.
- Maintain Employee List in ISO database and keep current with HR training and/or certification records.
- Work with HR to ensure all employees’ training is completed, verified and up to date and records in the ISO database are up to date.
- Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to implement and update Assembly Instructions on all products.
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be a US Person in accordance with United States immigration laws to be considered for this position.
Required Experience:
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Demonstrated analytical expertise including ability to plan, resolve problems effectively, and establish priorities.
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) is required.
- Internal auditing skills in ISO 9001 or others is preferred.
- Knowledge in Printed Circuit Board and/or electronics is highly desired.
- Must be a US Person in accordance with United States immigration laws to be considered for this position.
- Quality minded individual with proven records of promoting Quality as a major driver for customer satisfaction and retention.
- To be successful in this position, the candidate must have a commitment to quality in everything they do. This means continuous improvement of activities and processes. In order to do so, the candidate must show an ability to drive to root cause and resolve issues related to that cause.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in a technical or engineering field, or 3-5 year equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Associate Degree may be considered based on combination of education and experience.
- Experience working in an electronic Manufacturing environment is highly desired.
Physical Demands /Work Environment:
- Work cross-functionally to drive continual improvement in product and processes.
- Able to work in a noisy Manufacturing environment on an as needed basis.
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