Overview
Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Richland, WA at Longenecker & Associates
About Advance:
Advance Storage Products is the country’s leading manufacturer of pushback systems, producing nearly half of all systems sold in the US. Advance’s LoPro Pushback racking solution is recognized as the “gold standard” for ease of installation, ease of operation, quality and durability. Our warehouse pallet racking solutions are used in major installations for many Fortune 500 companies.
We are looking to add reliable, long-term employees to our thriving team environment. If you are interested in a stable career with an established business, do not hesitate to apply with Advance today!
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Quality Assurance Engineer
The Quality Assurance Engineer is primarily responsible for ensuring quality throughout the plant. The Quality Assurance Engineer will oversee Quality Control (QC) initiatives and conduct all scheduled QC audits to ensure procedures and standards are adhered to and products meet customer specifications. This position will support efficient manufacturing systems and standards of operations and work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Plant Management.
The Quality Assurance Engineer should be familiar with various production planning and quality assurance software and should possess excellent planning and organizational skills. The ability to multitask and prioritize tasks is a must for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own all QC initiatives to ensure procedures and QC standards are adhered to
Leads the Quality Assurance program, with the QA team, regularly inspect and evaluate finished goods for quality and defects, and performs QC audits
Track, record, and update all Quality Control KPI
Supervise all QC and Quality Assurance training
Review and identify any issues in the production processes and suggest improvements
Analyze data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurring/future defects by developing preventative actions
Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills
Ensure compliance with Federal, State, Local, and Organizational Laws, Regulations, Guidelines, and best practices including those related to health and safety
This position may perform other duties in accordance with assigned plant requirements
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations for direct reports
In coordination with Human Resources, handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Participate in continuous improvement activity and training
Adhere to workplace safety regulation
Live Advance’s core values and behaviors
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, Production Control, or related fields is preferred, though not required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) to ten (10) years in a Quality Assurance role or supervisory position
REQUIRED OUTSIDE TRAINING:
American Welding Society (AWS) Certification or Certified Welding Inspection a plus, though not required
CRITICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
Excellent computer skills
Detail oriented and highly motivated individual
Ability to manage deadlines and stressful situations
REQUIRED INTERNAL TRAINING:
New Hire Orientation/On-Boarding Training
Plant required training specific to position
Ethical Standards and Business Conduct Training
Anti-Harassment Training
Advance Information Technology Security Training
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneed, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements for computer work
Light to moderate lifting may be required
Ability to work in a confined area
Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
10% travel annually for visits to other Advance locations and/or training related activity
Advance Storage Products is committed to workplace diversity and equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Company: Longenecker & Associates
Location: Richland, WA
