ASSOCIATE QUALITY ENGINEER - QUALITY ENGINEER - QUALITY SCIENTIST - QA Engineering at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


We are a diverse team of Quality Engineers and Scientists supporting programs and projects in multiple technical divisions across the Institute, including Space Science and Engineering, Defense and Intelligence Solutions, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more.


Objectives of this Role:

• Provide quality engineering guidance for multiple projects supporting U.S. and friendly foreign governments, as well as commercial clients, conducted under recognized quality standards for hardware, software, and manufacturing.


• Review customer quality requirement flow-downs and assist with creation of appropriate quality assurance and project plans.


• Perform quality systems audits and surveillances to determine and evaluate the level of compliance on projects.


• Acting as an integral team member, support product development and project management activities from the proposal stage through product delivery and warranty service activities.


• Interface with project engineers and division management, as well as customer, supplier, and contract representatives as necessary on quality-related issues.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Assist senior QA team with the review of solicitations and prepare proposals and cost estimates for satisfying quality systems requirements.


• Prepare, assist in the implementation of, and verify compliance to quality and program plans to ensure contractual quality requirements.


• Review purchase requisitions and coordinate inspection, test monitoring and surveillance programs to verify compliance.


• Conduct training on quality assurance to support staff on concepts and tools.


• Prepare and measure quality system effectiveness through KPI tracking.


• Participate in the review and disposition of nonconforming material and work with senior QA team to perform investigation and analysis to determine root cause, corrective action, preventative action, and effectiveness.


• Communicate and coordinate daily with project personnel and QA engineers, scientists, and management.


• Through feedback and observation assist in formulating and improving quality assurance policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Aeronautics/Aerospace Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related discipline with related experience.


• 0-6 years: Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, fabrication, or research environment in a quality or related internship/experience is preferred.


• 0-6 years: Familiarity with quality program standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, CMMI or AS9100 is recommended.


• 0-6 years: Experience working as a contributor to a project team is required. Familiarity with SW development is a plus.


• 0-6 years: Must have excellent communication skills to work with project staff, management, and client representatives.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:


Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


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