Overview
Quality Assurance Engineer, Lead Auditor Jobs in Richland, WA at Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C)
Description:
Purpose of Position:
Lead and maintain the Antigua Apparel Quality Management System (QMS) for the facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards and relevant regulatory and customer requirements.
Oversee all aspects of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), managing the QA/QC team in day-to-day operations to ensure that garments consistently meet design, performance, and durability specifications.
Prepares for and successfully passes internal, customer, and third-party audits, and for embedding a culture of continuous improvement, product integrity, and customer satisfaction across all production stages..
Essential Functions:
Work closely with site leadership in developing strategic direction and development of the organization’s quality strategies and tactics.
Develop, implement, and maintain the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with industry standards.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and quality ownership throughout the organization.
Lead, train, coach and supervise quality group and operations associates to ensure development and compliance with the Antigua Apparel (QMS)
Ensure leadership and production and warehouse associates are fully trained and compliant with known quality standards.
Refine current quality system to be like ISO standards.
Document and data control responsibility of standard work, procedures, work instructions and forms.
Maintain a system for accurate quality records including test reports, audit results, and training logs.
Develop standard operating procedures, quality control plans, and inspection protocols in conjunction with Lean methods.
Oversee incoming, in process, and final product inspections to ensure garments meet specifications of order processing standards.
Develop and implement quality floor audits to verify compliance with standard work instructions.
Ensure compliance with appropriate domestic and international regulatory standards, customer requirements and Antigua requirements.
Prepare for and lead internal audits and third-party compliance inspections.
Manage the customer complaint process with corrective actions and ensure responsiveness to customer through sales representative.
Analyze quality KPIs and other data to identify root causes of any adverse trends and implement corrective actions for process improvement and sustainment.
Generate and present quality performance reports to senior management.
Translate customer routing specifications into standard work processes for successful customer launch and sustainment.
Collaborate with sourcing and production teams to evaluate supplier quality and performance.
Other Non-essential Functions:
Other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical equipment, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.
The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye protection, gloves, face shields, and protective shoes. Contact lenses are allowed in all areas.
The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
External hiring into this position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.
Antigua Apparel is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes such as collective bargaining, or compensation.
Requirements:
Education, Background and Skill Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
ASQ certification as quality engineer or quality manager a plus.
Minimum of 5 years of Quality Management experience, preferably in an ISO or FDA environment.
Working knowledge regarding ISO9000 or FDA quality system standards
Must have a high level of attention to detail.
Proven ability to directly and indirectly influence and lead teams
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
Must be able to demonstrate extensive practical execution of Lean tools (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause counter measures, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving and data analytic skills
Laser-focused on identifying root-case and sustained corrective actions
Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
Strong understanding of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.
Familiarity with all sports teams a plus.
Knowledge of quality principles and tools (problem analysis, statistical tools, design of experiments, control charts, and other quality methodologies)
Excellent writing and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels
ENVIRONMENT: Warehouse, Office, and Production
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand/or sit. The employee frequently uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, reach and talk, hear, and smell.
The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 60 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING
External hiring into this position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.
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Title: Quality Assurance Engineer, Lead Auditor
Company: Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC (H2C)
Location: Richland, WA
