ASQ Boulder

American Society of Quality Professionals

Quality Engineer, FreeWave Technologies, Boulder, CO

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General Information:

  • Company FreeWave Technologies
  • Job Title: Quality Engineer
  • Job Tracking ID: 512437-431375
  • Job Type: Full-Time/Regular
  • Location: Boulder, CO
  • Job Level: Mid Career (2+ years)
  • Years of Experience: 5 – 7 Years
  • Level of Education: BA/BS
  • Starting Date : ASAP
  • Position Overview:
    • 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.

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.
  • Review quality metrics and data and use statistical techniques to show trending issues for product and process improvement.
  • Utilize 8D reporting method to drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Four to seven year experience in developing and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS) and supporting certification to ISO 9001/AS9100.
  • 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 highly desired.
  • Knowledge in Printed Circuit Board and/or electronics is preferred.
  • 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.
  • Certified Quality Auditor is highly desired.
  • Certified Quality Engineer is a plus.
  • Six sigma certification is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to drive root-cause and corrective action where needed.
  • Four to seven year experience leading efforts to address quality issues in Failure Review Board (FRB)/Material Review board (MRB) forum.
  • In depth knowledge with performing and reviewing Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and ability to apply its principles and results to process improvement.
  • Applied experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), and Lean Manufacturing is highly desired.
  • 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 6-10 year equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • 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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