QA Engineer - M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Lowell, MA

Mike Moore at 978-682-4994 - This is a Temporary to Permanent employment opportunity.

SUMMARY:

Works in conjunction with other team members to improve customer satisfaction, and reduce cost of quality through waste reduction.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Leads and participates in problem solving activities to address deficiencies in production performance vs established goals. This includes customer and internal issues. Activities are short and long term, formal and informal.

* Leads and participates in continuous improvement activities. These activities are proactive, rather than reactive, in nature. Subjects of continuous improvement activities include Value Stream Mapping, cost reduction through VA/VE, suggestions to eliminate waste in process, and quality improvement/ variation reduction initiatives.

* Establishes quality standards and communicates them to involved personnel. This activity includes a wide range of activities from establishing visual standards to disposition of MRB's.

* Communicates with both customers and suppliers on quality-related concerns, quality system improvement, and continuous improvement projects. Represents the company in this regard. Activities include negotiation of quality standards, establishing mutual action plans, and making presentations.

* Creates and maintains documentation as required by TS16949. These activities include preparation of PPAP's, creation and revision of Control Plans, Flow Charts, gage studies, SPC charts, and other assigned documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

BS in Engineering, or Technical Discipline with at least 5-6 years of experience, preferably within the automotive industry. Good mechanical aptitude..