QA Engineer
Chipton-Ross is seeking a QA Engineer for a hybrid contract opportunity in Grand Prairie, TX.
2 days work from home (Monday & Tuesday)
2 days work on site (Wednesday & Thursday)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
•Must have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
•Quality engineering experience in developing and reviewing quality requirements, standards, procedures, methods, work instructions, and control plans.
•Experience performing Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (D/PFMEA).
•Demonstrated understanding of procedure compliance assessment, process audit, and product audit techniques.
•Ability to interpret drawings and specifications and industry standards.
•Understanding of inspection methods for electronic circuit cards and electro-mechanical assemblies.
•Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming product (Material Review Board).
•Experience leading cross-functional teams for root cause investigation, corrective action, and preventive action using tools like 8D, 5-Why, Fault Tree, PFD, FMEA, Standard Work, Control Plans, etc., and ability to collaboratively solve problems for improving design process, manufacturing process, and business process.
•Demonstrated understanding of AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
•Experience with performing First Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements.
•Experience with supplier quality assurance/control.
•Experience working with US Government Department of Defense customers.
•Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
•Effective inclusive interpersonal skills, including team building, risk identification, collaboration, problem solving, and presentations in hybrid working environments (remote and in office).
•Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Subcontracting, Program Management, Finance, suppliers, customers, and all other stakeholders.
•Proficient with Microsoft apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Project, Visio.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Plans, organizes, directs and reports on all supplier quality related activities such as raw materials, packaging materials, good manufacturing practices (GMP) service providers, as well as contract manufacturers and laboratories to assure fulfillment of contract and purchase order requirements.
•Ensures control of supplier nonconforming items, conducts analyses, and monitors effectiveness of corrective actions.
•Translates engineering, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
•Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished product.
•Collaborates with internal engineering and manufacturing functions and external suppliers to ensure quality standards are in place.
•Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier and subcontractor facilities, and maintains feedback loops.
•Performs source surveillance and validation at source inspections, audits third-party manufacturers, conducts special process auditing as an approved corporate surveyor including their sub-tier suppliers and subcontractors, and supports due diligence and vendor selection processes.
•Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
•Prepares, maintains, and reviews procurement quality assurance procedures to assure compliance with customer and/or government requirements.
•May be certified in lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
•Reviews and updates regularly to ensure all active supplier and subcontractor approvals are within their expiry dates, or obtains new updated approval certificates.
•Reviews and approves or rejects new capability requests for new suppliers and subcontractors, and checks and challenges their accreditation certification.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
•Accredited Bachelor's Degree
WORK HOURS:
•Full-Time
•4/10 work schedule
•1st Shift
Job Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Rate: Up to $71.92 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 10/06/2025
Last Updated: 10/06/2025
Attention: Terry Jones
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: tjones@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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