POSITION INTRODUCTORY:
The QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role involves conducting inspections, audits, and tests, documenting quality data, implementing quality control measures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The QA Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to maintain product quality, identify process improvements, and drive compliance with quality management systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality Assurance:
- Execute quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and specifications.
- Perform inspections, audits, and checks at various stages of the production process.
- Verify adherence to approved procedures, work instructions, and quality control plans.
Quality Control:
- Conduct tests, measurements, and evaluations on raw materials, components, and finished products.
- Utilize appropriate tools and equipment to perform accurate quality control assessments.
- Document and communicate test results, deviations, and non-conformances.
Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality control records, including test reports, inspection findings, and quality data.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of quality documentation, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Organize and archive quality records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Non-Conformance Management:
- Identify and report non-conformances, deviations, and quality issues.
- Participate in investigations to determine root causes and contribute to corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
- Assist in the implementation and tracking of CAPA activities.
Compliance Monitoring:
- Monitor adherence to quality management systems (QMS) and quality control processes.
- Stay updated with relevant quality standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Support internal and external audits and inspections.
Supplier Quality Management:
- Participate in supplier evaluation and qualification processes.
- Collaborate with procurement and supplier management teams to ensure supplier quality requirements are met.
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments as required.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicate quality-related information and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to address quality concerns and drive improvements.
- Provide support and guidance to production teams regarding quality control procedures and requirements.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures.
- Support the development and implementation of quality-related training programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience in a quality control or quality assurance role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Experience in conducting inspections, tests, and measurements using appropriate tools and equipment.
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques.
- Able to converse in English (verbal and written).
- Familiarity with MS Office suite.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts and methodologies is desirable.
