
Sr. Quality Engineer
Protec-arisawa • Vista, California, United States
Role & seniority: Senior Quality Engineer (full-time, on-site)
Stack/tools: ASME Code Section X compliance; Lean manufacturing; Six Sigma; Quality Management Systems; Microsoft 365 suite (Office 365, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, Business Central)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Oversee product quality and enforce standard operating procedures; monitor departmental performance and provide reports/train manufacturing personnel
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Prepare and maintain Quality Manual and process procedures; ensure documentation aligns with ASME Code Section X
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Support vendor selection/monitoring for quality, code compliance, and proper documentation; collaborate with cross-functional teams
Must-have skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; 6+ years in manufacturing and Quality Control
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Expertise in lean manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma continuous improvement
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, and organizational abilities
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Ability to work with cross-functional teams; proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and related tools
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with Quality Management Systems and formal quality documentation
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Prior work with ASME code compliance and ASME documentation
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Training and development experience for manufacturing personnel
Location & work type: Vista, CA; on-site; full-time
Full Description
Company Description
Protec Arisawa is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) Pressure Vessels for membrane filtration systems. With over 40 years of experience in filament winding and three production sites on three different continents, Protec Arisawa is renowned for its cutting-edge technology and high-quality pressure vessels. Our commitment to quality and innovation makes us the supplier of choice for many industries worldwide.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Quality Engineer located in Vista, CA. The Sr. QA Engineer will be responsible for overseeing quality control processes, ensuring product quality, and managing quality assurance activities. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining quality standards, performing inspections, implementing quality management systems, and identifying areas for improvement. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
PAA is certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Code Section X. This certification requires strict quality requirements in manufacturing and documentation processes. The Sr. QA Engineer ensures that all department functions support and meet the requirements of the company’s quality plan and those of the ASME, Code Section X.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for product quality, ensuring that standard operating procedures are followed and adhered to at all times.
- Manages departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports to management and training to manufacturing personnel.
- Prepares and maintains Quality Manual & process procedures.
- Ensures company-wide compliance with requirements of ASME Code Section X while maintaining record documentation compliance with ASME.
- Helps in the selection and monitoring of vendors to ensure quality, code compliance and the proper documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field and a minimum of six (6) years progressive experience in manufacturing and Quality Control, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be familiar with lean manufacturing methodologies and Six Sigma continuous improvement.
- Experience in Product Quality and Quality Management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Proficient on Microsoft Office 365, Email, One Drive, Teams, SharePoint, Business Central
- The ability to travel, both domestically and internationally, as needed.