Job Title:  Quality Engineer

Abaco Systems is a global leader in commercial open architecture computing and rugged embedded electronics. With more than 30 years of experience in aerospace & defense, industrial, energy, medical, communications and other critical sectors, Abaco’s innovative solutions align with open standards to accelerate customer success.

Position Summary

As a Quality Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for supporting the delivery of the Quality Assurance / Regulatory functions on an on-going basis in alignment with Quality Management System to ensure compliance, to meet business needs and customer expectations. Responsible for the execution of the various processes and systems related to the Quality Compliance function, but not limited to inspection readiness, inspection management, product complaint management, risk management, and quality incident escalations. The role will entail identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives related to the sites Quality Management System.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Use of data driven analytics to lead quality initiatives to reduce cost, reduce lead times, improve first pass acceptance, and grow both Abaco and supplier organizations
• Responsible for improvement of key process metrics
• Support an effective and motivated workforce and provide leadership for improved team results and employee involvement
• Work as a change agent combined with the ability to work at various levels and cross functionally in the organization
• Lead RCCA activities for customers, suppliers, and internally
• Lead improvement activities involving Lean principles and tools
• Meet as necessary with customers to resolve issues and problems

• Monitor data input and output processes to prevent errors and discrepancies.

• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to manufacturing defects or deviations.

• Develop and implement quality control processes to minimize errors in the manufacturing process.

• Review engineering product releases before they are sent for production to identify and rectify any potential errors or discrepancies.

• Work closely with engineers and product managers to ensure that design changes and updates are accurately reflected in release documentation.

• Verify compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of quality control effort.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field  
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience as a quality professional
• Highly effective communicator with all organizational levels
• Inclusive leadership style
• Demonstrated computer competency, including Email, Excel, and Power Point
• Proven leadership capability
• AS9100 or ISO9001 QMS experience
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and reach with hands
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
• Must be able to read, speak and write effectively in English
• Ability to resolve conflict in a positive way

Desired Characteristics

• Six Sigma Green Belt/Lean experience
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with AS9102 FAI preparation and presentation
• Experience with Source Inspection preparation and presentation
• IPC610 experience
• AS5553 Counterfeit Avoidance program
• Internal auditing experience

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export-controlled information and / or information that has been designated as classified information.