Quality Engineer in Richmond
Job Description
Avanciers is seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer for an exciting opportunity with one of our Fortune 500 clients
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Role: Quality Engineer
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Location: Richmond, VA – Onsite
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Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Duration: 6-Month Contract with potential for extension or conversion
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Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer 3 to support quality assurance, manufacturing quality, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering degree, strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, and solid technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electronics components, with preference for electrical/electronics experience.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Develop and maintain Quality Plans, Control Plans, inspection checklists, Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters, and Q-gates.
- Monitor and analyze First Pass Yield (FPY) metrics and implement strategies to improve product quality and production efficiency.
- Investigate customer complaints, perform thorough root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams during customer audits, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and certification audits including UL, CSA, and ISO.
- Perform Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) analysis and implement initiatives to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Map manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
- Lead Continuous Improvement projects focused on quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Apply quality and problem-solving methodologies including FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, SPC, DMAIC, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, 5S, and other quality tools.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations on complex quality issues and support improvements in customer satisfaction and operational performance.
- Ensure quality processes and products comply with applicable industry standards and customer requirements.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with hands-on experience using structured quality methodologies.
- Technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or electronics components, with electrical/electronics experience .
- Experience with quality tools including FMEA, 7 QC Tools, 5S, 5 Why, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, SPC, DMAIC, and 8D Root Cause Analysis.
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Qualifications
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- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Familiarity with standards such as UL1561, NEMA ST-20, IEEE C57.12.01, IEEE C57.12.91, DOE 2016, UL891, and CSA C22.2.
- Experience supporting customer, manufacturing, certification, or quality audits.
- Master’s degree in Engineering is a plus.
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