Senior Quality Engineer

Job DescriptionDescription:Corporate SummaryThe CompanyBeacon EmbeddedWorks is a full-service provider of embedded solutions. Its innovative System on Modules (SOMs) are backed by an extensive suite of customization, security, and support services and its dedicated team of experts provide in-house manufacturing and support to accelerate development and reduce risk.All Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs are designed, manufactured, and supported in its US-based facility in Eden Prairie, MN. As dependable, pre-certified, and feature dense solutions, Beacon EmbeddedWorks SOMs serve the most strenuous applications, including medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial markets. Beacon EmbeddedWorks operates mostly in the US but also has a small customer base in continental Europe and the APAC.Beacon EmbeddedWorks is part of the Design & Manufacturing division of discoverIE Group plc, a British company listed on the main London stock exchange where it is a member of the FTSE 250 index.What does joining Beacon mean for you?We are a Top 200 Workplace as voted by our employeesMultiple options for medical and dental coveragesPaid life insurance and disability coverage401k with match128 hours of time off per year to startPaid holidaysWorking for a company that helps save lives with some of our productsPosition SummaryThe Senior Quality Engineer provides technical assistance and manufacturing support for all elements of product and process quality including root cause analysis, data collection, plans for incoming quality and audit lead.Reports to: Director Quality ManagementLocation: Eden Prairie, MN in-OfficeJob ResponsibilitiesSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis is an individual contributor role and will not have direct supervision responsibilitiesEssential Responsibilities For This RoleDocument Root Cause and Corrective Action for internal and external issuesSupport focused quality activities including process control, root cause and corrective actions, documentation and execution of systems, and inspection. Lead incoming quality- resolve vendor quality problems, FAIR, PPAPSupport receiving inspection activities as required. Help teams resolve quality problems. Review production quality data in a timely manner & address trends & data anomalies. Track and report on plant/team/cell and/or quality performance at pre-established intervals and report results. Participate in the coordination and performance of calibration requirements. Support and or perform all manner of audits in support of organizational objectives. Champion the use of quality toolsIdentify key process characteristics and help develop plans for process control and continuous improvement based on that information. Active member in internal and external Audits- ISO9001, 13485, and AS9100Other related duties and/or projects as identifiedEssential Responsibilities Of All Beacon EmbeddedWorks EmployeesSupport, demonstrate and drive our core valuesLead, don't followConsistently deliverNever stand stillCreate relationships not transactionsInteract positively and professionally with all employees and customersMaintain reliable attendancePerform work safely and adhere to all safety requirementsComplete required training as scheduledPerform other duties as assignedJob QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in technical or mathematics related field3-5 years of experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment or the equivalent combination of education and experienceIntermediate knowledge of SPC, preventive and corrective action practices. The ability to interface with customers and vendors is required. ASQ technician or engineer certification desirable. SMT experience preferredAbility to use problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve problemsKnowledge of quality tools including (but not limited to): Pareto analysis, SPC (run charts, scatter diagrams, Histograms, normal probability charts. Intermediate level PC based skills – ERP, MS Office required. MS Access, MS Project, knowledge of ERP and PDM is a plus. Electrical and mechanical aptitude required. Mathematical and statistical aptitude required. Ability to read, write, listen, and otherwise communicate and understand effectively in English is required. Strong oral and written communications skills are required. The ability to represent Logic in a professional manner to customers, auditors, vendors, and other outside contacts is required. The ability to analyze and derive conclusions out of similar experiences, without established precedent, policy or practices to rely upon. Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required. Must possess a sense of urgency, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Self motivated with the ability to work independently. Able to work in a fast paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfactionPhysical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and armsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focusThe employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds, with or without assistanceWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work at a computer/laptop, including but not limited to use of keyboard, mouse and monitorsWork EnvironmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, like that of an office settingThe noise level in the manufacturing area is moderateWork AuthorizationThe candidate must meet the definition of “US Person” under ITAR/EAR regulations. Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time, on-site positionTypical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, but does allow for some flexibilityIt may be necessary to work more than 40 hours per week at times to produce the required resultsBeacon EmbeddedWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerRequirements: