Role Description

Scientific > Quality Engineer

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Short Description:

A Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing quality control processes to ensure that products and systems meet both customer and regulatory standards. They conduct tests, inspections, and audits to identify defects or areas for improvement and collaborate with production or engineering teams to resolve issues. Quality Engineers also analyze data to track performance, suggest process improvements, and ensure continuous product quality. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and knowledge of industry-specific quality standards are essential for success in this role.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Developing and implementing quality standards.
  • Developing and implementing quality control systems.
  • Monitoring and analyzing quality performance.
  • Inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.
  • Collaborating with operations managers to develop and implement controls and improvements.
  • Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations.
  • Investigating and troubleshooting product or production issues.
  • Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements.
  • Reviewing codes, specifications, and processes.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in quality, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
  • Certifications: ASQ certification preferred.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role.
  • Computer Skills: Experience coding and using QA software tools and processes.
  • Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Project Management: Excellent project management skills.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. 
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. 
  • SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0) 

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