Senior Quality Engineer - Electromechanical

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors. 

We are searching for a seasoned Senior Quality Engineer (Electromechanical) in Price, UT with experience in NPI and large electromechanical systems. This can include experience with welded structures, HVAC systems, and power handling systems.  These modules will be part of Data Center Structures. This is a Full-Time, Contract Opportunity scoped for 3-4 months of support, with potential for extension up to 5yrs.

• Supplier Qualification: Perform a deep dive into client drawings and documentation for 3-4 key products, identifying all critical quality requirements.
• PPAP Development: Work closely with suppliers to evaluate fabrication processes and create detailed PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) for production.
• Control Plan Creation: Develop comprehensive control plans based on PFMEA, outlining process controls, inspection methodologies, and sub-supplier management as needed.
• First Article Inspections (FAI): Execute and manage First Article Inspections for key modules, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
• Process Validation: Conduct process validation activities to ensure that manufacturing processes meet customer and industry requirements.
• Final Deliverables: Prepare and deliver a comprehensive qualification package for our client stakeholders, including PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow, and any other required documentation.

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in Quality Engineering, with significant experience in NPI and large electromechanical systems, such as welded structures, HVAC, or power handling systems.
• PPAP Expertise: At least 5 years of experience creating and executing PPAPs, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, FAI, SPC, GRR, Capability Studies, and Packaging Configuration.
• Electromechanical Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of processes, materials, and tools in the manufacturing of large electromechanical systems.
• Supplier Management: Proven ability to manage suppliers and create clear, actionable project plans.
• Quality Standards: Deep knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards, with the ability to develop procedures and work instructions.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with both suppliers and clients, and to document processes and deliverables effectively.
• Travel: Ability to travel to client supplier locations in Utah, Colorado, Ohio, and Illinois as needed.

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment is based  on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race,  color,  religion,  gender,  national  origin,  veteran  status,  disability, age,  sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

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