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Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Reports to: QA Manager/Head of Quality

Job Summary:

The QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of manufactured products, processes, and systems by developing and implementing effective testing, inspection, and quality control procedures. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate quality risks, conducting audits and assessments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 1. Quality Control:

– Develop and implement quality control plans and procedures.

– Conduct testing and inspection of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

1. 2. Process Validation:

– Validate manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

– Collaborate with production teams to implement process improvements.

1. 3. Audit and Assessment:

– Conduct internal audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, FDA, etc.).

– Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

1. 4. Continuous Improvement:

– Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve processes.

– Collaborate with teams to implement changes and improvements.

1. 5. Documentation and Reporting:

– Maintain accurate records and reports of testing, inspection, and audit activities.

– Provide regular quality metrics and performance reports.

1. 6. Collaboration and Communication:

– Work closely with production, engineering, and other teams to ensure quality alignment.

– Communicate quality issues and concerns to stakeholders.

Requirements:

– 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or a related field in manufacturing.

– Strong knowledge of industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, FDA, etc.), quality management systems, and manufacturing processes.

– Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

– Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

– Proficiency in quality management software and tools (e.g., QMS, SAP, etc.).

– Experience in heavy fabrication and machining industry.

Education:

– Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.

Certifications:

– Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent.

– Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or equivalent.