Quality Engineer - Mechanical and Materials Testing

Job Description At Assured Testing Services, a Laboratory Testing Company, quality, performance, and reliability are at the core of everything we do. Based in Ridgway, PA, we are a specialized testing company providing corrosion exposure, environmental, mechanical, and materials testing services to customers across a wide range of industries throughout the global economy. From aerospace and automotive to agriculture, construction, defense/military, and energy/oil, our testing solutions help customers ensure their products meet demanding performance, durability, and compliance standards in real-world conditions.We have a wonderful opportunity for a Quality Assurance Engineer. This is a first shift, onsite role at the Assured Testing Services facility in Ridgway, PA.The Quality Assurance Engineer leads product and process improvements, ensuring conformance to technical and quality requirements and analyzes and reports performance; Develops, implements, and maintains procedures and documentation for the company's quality system; Participates in regulatory, customer, vendor and internal system and process audits to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and technical standards and specifications; Participates in quality planning and implementation; Performs other responsibilities, projects and tasks as directed by the Technical Operations Manager.This job has no supervisory responsibilities. However, the job involves overseeing, auditing, and coaching the organization's technicians, analysts, and other lab personnel for quality compliance and process conformance.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze testing and calibration procedures and processes, identify deficiencies, and suggest solutions to satisfy regulatory agencies, technical standards, and customer requirementsCollaborate with the Customer Order Entry/Contract Review Teams and the laboratory personnel to ensure effective execution of projectsIdentify, collect and evaluate trend data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to maintain and continually improve system and process qualityPrepare and present key performance metrics and reports to management and departmentsLead or support Root Cause and Corrective Action activitiesDevelop and implement process controls to solve systematic issues and improve efficiencyPerform compliance gap assessmentsIdentify and analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actionsCreate and maintain control plans and inspection methods to ensure product and process specifications are metApprove and publish: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and SOP revisionsQuality ManualsQuality ProceduresSupport New Test Method introduction and validation activities, including validation of process changes and verification of test specificationsParticipate in customer and internal system and process auditsAssist management in achieving and maintaining various accreditations (Nadcap, A2LA 17025, etc.)Ensure that Internal Round Robin (IRR) and Proficiency Testing (PT) is scheduled, performed, and results analyzed with corrective action taken when required, in accordance with Nadcap, A2LA, ISO/IEC 17043, etc. requirementsTrain employees on quality-related topicsPerform other duties and coordinates special tasks or projects, as directed by managementRequirements/Qualifications:BS Degree in engineering, quality, industrial, or relevant discipline5+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role3+ years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environmentProficient in Microsoft Office Applications, ERP systems, and LIMSExperience with ISO 9001:2015 QMS or ISO 17025Must meets citizenship eligibility required by accrediting bodiesThis position requires use of information or access to processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export laws including but not limited to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with ITAR, to be qualified to work in this facility, applicants must be a US Person, which is defined as a US National, US Permanent Resident, and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, dental, 401k with company match, LTD, STD, Company Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), advancement opportunities, and more!Assured Testing Services is a Laboratory Testing Company (LTI). LTI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need assistance completing an application, please reach out to Human Resources at hrsupport@labtesting.com.*We are not working with agencies and are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.