Quality Systems Engineer at Divergent

Torrance, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
  • Demonstrated experience in quality initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, and inspection optimization in manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency in implementing and managing tools such as PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead internal audits of processes to ensure quality and efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change
  • Host 3rd party and customer audits of the QMS, ensuring compliance requirements are met and exceeded
  • Manage system level corrective/preventative actions (CAPAs), including root cause analysis, corrective action planning, preventative actions, and effectiveness evaluation
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, defect rates, and on-time delivery to identify improvement areas and drive cross-functional change
  • Track and analyze nonconformance trends to drive targeted process improvement initiatives and reduce system issues
  • Develop dashboards and reports to provide real-time visibility into quality performance and share actionable insights with stakeholders
  • Lead initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce defects by analyzing quality and production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
  • Implement robust process controls and standardize inspection procedures to enhance consistency, prevent recurring quality issues, and improve first-pass yield
  • Establish and maintain inspection criteria and acceptance standards aligned with customer requirements and industry best practices
  • Ensure inspection methods meet capability requirements through studies like Gage R&R and Cpk analyses
  • Develop and implement scalable quality control plans and deploy new inspection technologies to align with company objectives and customer expectations
  • Support process validation for new or modified manufacturing processes, ensuring readiness and compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality requirements into product and process development and support new processes
  • Mentor quality team members on best practices for inspection, data analysis, and process control while driving cross-functional problem-solving initiatives
  • Perform any other support functions as directed by Quality Management

Skills

Quality Management Systems
Internal Audits
External Audits
CAPA
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Actions
Preventative Actions
KPI Monitoring
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Continuous Improvement

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About Divergent

N/AHeadquarters
N/AYear Founded
N/ACompany Stage
Consulting, Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, DesignIndustries

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Relativity Space in 3D printing technology.
Potential intellectual property disputes as the 3D printing industry expands.
Rising material costs for 3D printing metals due to supply chain constraints.

Differentiation

Divergent uses 3D printing to reduce waste and increase manufacturing efficiency.
The company focuses on sustainability by reducing carbon footprint through innovative methods.
Divergent's technology caters to the rising demand for customized vehicle components.

Upsides

3D printing in automotive manufacturing is gaining traction, benefiting Divergent.
AI optimization in supply chain logistics offers Divergent operational streamlining opportunities.
The automotive industry's shift to modular design aligns with Divergent's processes.

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