A Quality Engineer is needed for a leader in power and automation technologies in the Richmond, VA area. This role requires an engineering degree and 2+ years of experience to manage the quality lifecycle of critical power equipment by applying advanced root cause analysis and Lean methodologies to reduce defects and ensure regulatory compliance.
location: Richmond, Virginia
job type: Contract
salary: $35 - 38 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Perform complex quality assurance assignments for Power Distribution Units (PDU), Static Transfer Switches (STS), and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
- Develop and maintain Quality Plans, Control Plans, and inspection checklists while defining Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters.
- Establish and manage Q-gates throughout the manufacturing process to ensure product accuracy and reliability.
- Monitor and analyze First Pass Yield (FPY) metrics to identify and implement production efficiency strategies.
- Lead root cause analysis on customer complaints and implement corrective actions using tools like 5Why and 8D.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams during customer audits, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and certifications (UL, CSA, ISO).
- Conduct Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce defects.
- Map manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and potential automation.
- Apply technical quality tools including FMEA, SPC, DMAIC, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and 7 QC tools.
- Proficient in quality tools like FMEA, 7 QC tools, 5S, 5Why, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, SPC, DMAIC & 8D Root cause analysis
- Familiar with key industry standards such as UL1561, NEMA ST-20, IEEE C57.12.01, IEEE C57.12.91, DOE 2016, UL891, and CSA C22.2, which enhances compliance and product reliability.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering or related field with plus
- Minimum 2 years of experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
- Quality
- Lean
- Automation
- Six Sigma
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
