Senior Quality Engineer

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit

Job Description Summary:

As a Senior Quality Engineer, the candidate will play a critical leadership role in a facility that manufacturers hardware. The manufacturing environment includes semi-conductor processing as well as standard electronic assembly. The candidate will provide technical leadership and mentorship for a team of engineers to deliver high reliability electronic assemblies to end customers. The candidate will identify and implement improvement activities and support customer requirements for quality and workmanship.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Provide technical assistance and support to customers, suppliers, and employees in resolving issues.
*Leads and identifies improvements of manufacturing, process, and product efficiency to reduce nonconforming products.
* Ensures products meet the organizations and customers quality and product integrity requirements.
* Provides analysis and expertise throughout the inspection process.
* Leads a cross function team in the determination of root cause of failures. Identifies when failure analysis is necessary, along with providing recommendations of the corrective measures.
* Analyzes data to identify trends in product quality or defects with the goal of mitigating and preventing recurrence and future defects.
* Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction
* Actively mentor less experienced engineers
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
* Ability to work on cross functional teams
* Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles
* Familiarity with Quality Standards ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100.
* Expert knowledge and skills in process integration.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Ability to prioritize tasks.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good interpersonal skills to communicate clearly.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Education
Requires a bachelor of Science degree an Engineering discipline.
Experience
Requires 5-7 years experience in quality engineering or other engineering role.

Additional Job Description:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and delivering product in a manufacturing environment with high maturity level (i.e. Relevant Production Environments, Low-Rate Production Environments) to customers with strict workmanship criteria
• Have working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
• Exhibit strong critical thinking skills aimed at process development and improvement
• Have working knowledge of Mil Specs
• Have a thorough understanding of best manufacturing process, DOE, process/device/design interaction
• Possess excellent written/oral communication skills in English, including the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences. Good interpersonal skills required to communicate clearly with internal teams and customers
• Possess certification in lean engineering or have relevant experience in an environment that utilizes lean practices
• Able to manage risks and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Knowledge of FMEA techniques is required as well as a strong knowledge of fault analysis methodologies (Ishikawa, 5 Whys, etc.)
• Experience with quality management systems
• Ability to lead and mentor small task teams
• Experience with First Article Inspection practices is desired
• The individual should be self-motivated, able to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

St. Petersburg

Job Location - State:

Florida

Job Location - Postal Code:

33716

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact