Quality Assurance Engineer
Core
Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality standards, minimize variation and customer risk, and build robust, repeatable processes in a manufacturing environment.
Role type
Quality Assurance Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Quality management systems, inspection techniques, process documentation, and statistical control plans for composite parts.
Domain
Manufacturing (thermoplastic composites) / Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma, root cause analysis, statistical process control (SPC), data analysis, process improvement, supplier management, ISO/IATF compliance, documentation creation, training operators
Preferred skills
Experience with layup, consolidator, waterjet, CNC router, and/or press machines, Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Gemba, Kanban, Kaizen), lead or supervisory experience
Technologies
Statistical tools, SPC charts, financial models, forecasting tools
Responsibilities
Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventative actions; Develop and interpret SPC charts; Audit supplier and manufacturing processes; Create and maintain ISO 9001/IATF16949 compliant documentation; Train operators on inspection techniques; Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and production teams to integrate quality into processes; Analyze data trends to eliminate redundant processes and reduce scrap.
Seniority
Mid-level (3–6 years experience, 1–2 years in lead/supervisory role)
