Location: San Jose, CA

Salary: 75,000-100,000

Temp to permanent position

Monday-Friday

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Industry: Manufacturing / Renewable Energy

Join our team at a leading manufacturing company located in the heart of San Jose, CA, where we specialize in innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector. Our mission is to deliver exceptional quality products, and we are seeking a Quality Engineer to help us ensure that our processes and products meet the highest standards of excellence. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented professional ready to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, we want to hear from you!

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues. This role will also involve leading root cause investigations, supporting the Bill of Materials (BOM) process, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Must have experience with ISO 9001 documentation. This role is very heavy on Document Control.

• Quality Assurance Processes : Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols, ensuring products meet the highest standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Root Cause Analysis & CAPA : Lead root cause investigations for quality issues and develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) to address them.
• Documentation Management : Create and maintain detailed quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, inspection reports, and related records.
• BOM Oversight : Oversee the Bill of Materials (BOM) process, collaborating with engineering and production teams to update BOMs as necessary for new designs or changes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and implement best practices across the organization.
• Internal Audits : Assist in conducting internal audits to assess compliance with quality standards, processes, and industry regulations.
• Process Improvement : Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements in manufacturing and quality assurance practices to increase efficiency and reduce defects.
• Quality Metrics : Monitor and report on quality performance metrics, recommending actions for enhancement and tracking improvements over time.
  

• Educational Requirements : BS/MS degree required, with a preference for Electrical Engineering (EE) or Mechanical Engineering (ME), or equivalent technical background.
• Experience : 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance, preferably within the renewable energy sector or related industries.
• Analytical Skills : Highly analytical with exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Documentation Management : Strong ability to organize and manage quality documentation effectively.
• Communication Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-Starter : Motivated and proactive individual able to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills : Basic programming skills are a plus (e.g., Python, VBA, etc.) to assist in data analysis or automation.
  

• Competitive Compensation : A comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Career Growth : Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an innovative and expanding company.
• Collaborative Environment : Be part of a highly skilled and passionate team working at the forefront of renewable energy technology.
• Dynamic Work Culture : A fast-paced, engaging work environment that fosters creativity and problem-solving.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.