Quality Assurance Engineer

Who We Are
At Jupiter Bach, we don’t just build parts, we build critical components for wind energy that power the future. Everything we do is grounded in our core values: We Care, We Deliver, We Innovate
We’re looking for people who take pride in their work, show up ready to contribute, and want to be part of a team that expects more and delivers more.

Position Summary:
Plans, directs, and coordinates preparation and implementation programs to ensure compliance with company’s quality processes and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews and thoroughly understand product functional and design specifications.
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.
• Designs or specified inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment. Maintains and updates calibration log and schedules/completes calibration as required.
• Conducts quality assurance tests.
• Performs defect analysis utilizing experience in statistical quality process analytical methods. (5Y, 8D, CPK, Pareto, among others)
• Updates work instructions, control plans, and PFMEA’s on a consistent basis.
• Communicates and resolves QA issues with operators/technicians on a day-to-day basis.
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects within design specifications.
• Investigates and thoroughly understands developments in quality assurance codes and standards. (ISO 9001, APQP)
• Fully understands PPAP / APQP4Wind Methodology
• Able to work independently to identify and complete continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledgeable of Lean Principles
• Communicates with suppliers on nonconforming product received and tracks 8D progress for effectiveness and completion. *
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Adheres to the safety rules of JUPITER BACH

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited institution and 4+ quality regulatory requirement experience
• 4+ years’ experience quality and/or safety experience
• Previous experience with advanced Microsoft Excel functions (formula development, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, text-to-columns)
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and extra hours, as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the quality specialization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sitting at a workstation for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and crawl for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to climb ladders for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift