Quality engineer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A quality engineer is a trained professional who works with quality control teams and is in charge of making sure that the quality of a product or process is up to clients' needs. Their duties include the design and testing of new and old processes to ensure quality and safety.
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Quality engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in quality engineer job postings.
Sample quality engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance or related field
- Minimum of 3 years experience in Quality Engineering
- Extensive knowledge of quality control processes and methodologies
- Proficient in statistical analysis software
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Sample required quality engineer soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well in a team
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing demands
Quality engineer job description example 1
Amphenol quality engineer job description
Danbury,CT
Amphenol RF is a global leader which designs, manufacturers and markets interconnect solutions worldwide. Our complete range of interconnect solutions are used in the Automotive, Broadband, Wireless LAN/RFID, Wireless Infrastructure, Military, Aerospace, and Instrumentation markets. Our solutions range from connectors to cable assemblies to passive RF components, such as attenuators and RF switches. Our facilities are located in the Americas, Asia and Europe. Through aggressive leadership, product innovation, manufacturing, distribution and technical support we are penetrating new markets and creating new innovative technologies.
We believe Amphenol RF is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact our business. We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our growing team.
Quality Engineer:
Responsible for development, implementation and facilitation of quality improvement activities and systems related to component, product and customer satisfaction goals related to automotive and RF product lines. Interfaces with customers and all internal resources to manage and facilitate high reliability quality systems and continuous quality improvement systems. Works with suppliers, sales/marketing and all necessary departments to achieve customer and strategic internal driven goals. Facilitates PPAP requirements and zero defect programs for automotive and required RF product lines. Through use of systemic root cause techniques, maximizes quality improvement actions related to quality problem resolution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops, implements and manages quality control/assurance systems to achieve continuous improvement goals
Establish zero defect quality systems related to Amphenol RF manufacturing requirements
Uses corrective action system, supplier management techniques & manufacturing capability studies in problem resolutions.
Project Manage PPAP automotive approvals in a timely and customer complete manner.
Develops and evaluates metrics to monitor key processes to assure customer satisfaction goals are maintained.
Recommends and project manages, management approved preventative projects related to customer satisfaction activities.
Uses root cause systemic corrective action processes to maximize results to customer satisfaction
Extensive exp. in Quality Assurance and New Product Development
May require International travel 20-30%.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
B.S.engineering discipline or equivalent, plus 5-10 years exp. manufacturing/ quality control/assurance/engineering. Strong communication and analytical skills required.
Amphenol RF is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
Job Ref: 2003
Amphenol RF is a global leader which designs, manufacturers and markets interconnect solutions worldwide. Our complete range of interconnect solutions are used in the Automotive, Broadband, Wireless LAN/RFID, Wireless Infrastructure, Military, Aerospace, and Instrumentation markets. Our solutions range from connectors to cable assemblies to passive RF components, such as attenuators and RF switches. Our facilities are located in the Americas, Asia and Europe. Through aggressive leadership, product innovation, manufacturing, distribution and technical support we are penetrating new markets and creating new innovative technologies.
We believe Amphenol RF is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact our business. We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our growing team.
Quality Engineer:
Responsible for development, implementation and facilitation of quality improvement activities and systems related to component, product and customer satisfaction goals related to automotive and RF product lines. Interfaces with customers and all internal resources to manage and facilitate high reliability quality systems and continuous quality improvement systems. Works with suppliers, sales/marketing and all necessary departments to achieve customer and strategic internal driven goals. Facilitates PPAP requirements and zero defect programs for automotive and required RF product lines. Through use of systemic root cause techniques, maximizes quality improvement actions related to quality problem resolution.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops, implements and manages quality control/assurance systems to achieve continuous improvement goals
Establish zero defect quality systems related to Amphenol RF manufacturing requirements
Uses corrective action system, supplier management techniques & manufacturing capability studies in problem resolutions.
Project Manage PPAP automotive approvals in a timely and customer complete manner.
Develops and evaluates metrics to monitor key processes to assure customer satisfaction goals are maintained.
Recommends and project manages, management approved preventative projects related to customer satisfaction activities.
Uses root cause systemic corrective action processes to maximize results to customer satisfaction
Extensive exp. in Quality Assurance and New Product Development
May require International travel 20-30%.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
B.S.engineering discipline or equivalent, plus 5-10 years exp. manufacturing/ quality control/assurance/engineering. Strong communication and analytical skills required.
Amphenol RF is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V
Job Ref: 2003
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Quality engineer job description example 2
Google quality engineer job description
Minimum qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 5 years of experience in optics manufacturing quality assurance and testing automation.
+ Experience in display modules (liquid crystal cell and backlight), display stack (optical films/adhesives), metrology, cosmetic defects, and root-cause analysis.
+ Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Optical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
+ 10 years of experience in display manufacturing quality assurance and testing automation.
+ Knowledge of display supply chain, backlight/LCD fabrication, lightfield display architectures, optical adhesive films, multi-layer (anti-reflection) optical films, micro-optic films, LEDs, and OLEDs.
+ Excellent cross-functional ME/EE/SW engineering skills sufficient to report electrical/mechanical quality issues and deliver reliable/accurate quality assurance systems.
+ Excellent local language skills (English, Mandarin, Korean) to optimize communications.
As the Display Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make a big impact by ensuring that our displays produce the highest visual experience for next-generation telepresence products.
In this role, you will apply rigorous quality standards to our supply chain and display inventory. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Starline with your efforts, while working with an inspirational team of Engineers, Scientists, and Product Managers, all critical to the success of our program.
Project Starline from Google combines advances in hardware and software to enable friends, families and co-workers to feel together, even when they're cities (or countries) apart. Imagine looking through a magic window, and through that window, you see another person, life-size and in three-dimensions. As part of the Project Starline team, you'll work with researchers and engineers in a fast-paced product-oriented environment. Our teams collaborate closely with Google Workspace and Research teams. Your contributions will have an impact on the future of communications with Google products. You will apply technology to solve that really important problem that we often want to be together and we can't.
+ Own Starline display quality, from manufacturing to display deployment.
+ Fleet management of displays, response, and tracking of reported quality issues.
+ Build/design quality assurance stations with Display Metrology, and transfer to manufacturing partners/sites.
+ Drive failure root cause analysis at local, customer, and supplier sites.
+ Recommend display quality solutions to the Display Production team.
+ Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
+ 5 years of experience in optics manufacturing quality assurance and testing automation.
+ Experience in display modules (liquid crystal cell and backlight), display stack (optical films/adhesives), metrology, cosmetic defects, and root-cause analysis.
+ Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Optical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
+ 10 years of experience in display manufacturing quality assurance and testing automation.
+ Knowledge of display supply chain, backlight/LCD fabrication, lightfield display architectures, optical adhesive films, multi-layer (anti-reflection) optical films, micro-optic films, LEDs, and OLEDs.
+ Excellent cross-functional ME/EE/SW engineering skills sufficient to report electrical/mechanical quality issues and deliver reliable/accurate quality assurance systems.
+ Excellent local language skills (English, Mandarin, Korean) to optimize communications.
As the Display Quality Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make a big impact by ensuring that our displays produce the highest visual experience for next-generation telepresence products.
In this role, you will apply rigorous quality standards to our supply chain and display inventory. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Starline with your efforts, while working with an inspirational team of Engineers, Scientists, and Product Managers, all critical to the success of our program.
Project Starline from Google combines advances in hardware and software to enable friends, families and co-workers to feel together, even when they're cities (or countries) apart. Imagine looking through a magic window, and through that window, you see another person, life-size and in three-dimensions. As part of the Project Starline team, you'll work with researchers and engineers in a fast-paced product-oriented environment. Our teams collaborate closely with Google Workspace and Research teams. Your contributions will have an impact on the future of communications with Google products. You will apply technology to solve that really important problem that we often want to be together and we can't.
+ Own Starline display quality, from manufacturing to display deployment.
+ Fleet management of displays, response, and tracking of reported quality issues.
+ Build/design quality assurance stations with Display Metrology, and transfer to manufacturing partners/sites.
+ Drive failure root cause analysis at local, customer, and supplier sites.
+ Recommend display quality solutions to the Display Production team.
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Quality engineer job description example 3
Apple quality engineer job description
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
Software and Services
+ Experience working on embedded devices.
+ Knowledge or experience in Wireless Technologies such as NFC or BT or WiFi. Knowledge of Secure Element will be a plus but not needed.
+ Working experience using Python to write automated tests. Java and Obj C will be a plus.
+ Knowledge in Global Platform standards such as JavaCard, ISO7816, and basics of cryptography is a plus but not needed.
+ You are constantly second guessing processes and looking for new ways to innovate.
+ Ability to interpret specifications to write new test plans.
+ Ability to get results to completion by working with multi-functional teams
+ Ability to prioritize
+ Experience with SQA methodologies and filing detailed bug reports
+ Understanding of Git and the Software Development Process, OS X, Windows and or Unix
+ Knowledge or exposure to Software Development cycle
**Description**
You will join a team with multifaceted strengths responsible for qualifying the Secure Element and NFC chipsets integrated into Apple devices that support Apple Pay use cases. As a part of this team, you will use your existing skills to push forward quality at the embedded layer of Apple Pay. You will integrate closely with 3rd party vendors, the development team, and other multi-functional organizations to deliver a robust and fully qualified software solution. You will work directly on new chipsets, new software, and new and exciting features. You will be responsible for building new test plans side-by-side with developers and architects. You will also be responsible for designing, crafting, automating and integrating this test plan into a continuous integration environment. Additionally, you will demonstrate robotics, break code, and improve the overall quality of iOS for our customers. The ideal candidate for this position is flexible, outgoing, and ready to make an immediate impact on the team with new insights and a fresh perspective on QA processes, automation and execution. You will tap into your expertise to bring up new and exciting platforms, provide invaluable feedback, and make contributions to push our use cases and work you're doing to the next level. You will be pursuing a multi-functional role talking to many different teams within WTE and SWE to further improve the quality of our products, and keep a mindful eye on how we can make them even greater.
**Education & Experience**
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
**Additional Requirements**
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Software and Services
+ Experience working on embedded devices.
+ Knowledge or experience in Wireless Technologies such as NFC or BT or WiFi. Knowledge of Secure Element will be a plus but not needed.
+ Working experience using Python to write automated tests. Java and Obj C will be a plus.
+ Knowledge in Global Platform standards such as JavaCard, ISO7816, and basics of cryptography is a plus but not needed.
+ You are constantly second guessing processes and looking for new ways to innovate.
+ Ability to interpret specifications to write new test plans.
+ Ability to get results to completion by working with multi-functional teams
+ Ability to prioritize
+ Experience with SQA methodologies and filing detailed bug reports
+ Understanding of Git and the Software Development Process, OS X, Windows and or Unix
+ Knowledge or exposure to Software Development cycle
**Description**
You will join a team with multifaceted strengths responsible for qualifying the Secure Element and NFC chipsets integrated into Apple devices that support Apple Pay use cases. As a part of this team, you will use your existing skills to push forward quality at the embedded layer of Apple Pay. You will integrate closely with 3rd party vendors, the development team, and other multi-functional organizations to deliver a robust and fully qualified software solution. You will work directly on new chipsets, new software, and new and exciting features. You will be responsible for building new test plans side-by-side with developers and architects. You will also be responsible for designing, crafting, automating and integrating this test plan into a continuous integration environment. Additionally, you will demonstrate robotics, break code, and improve the overall quality of iOS for our customers. The ideal candidate for this position is flexible, outgoing, and ready to make an immediate impact on the team with new insights and a fresh perspective on QA processes, automation and execution. You will tap into your expertise to bring up new and exciting platforms, provide invaluable feedback, and make contributions to push our use cases and work you're doing to the next level. You will be pursuing a multi-functional role talking to many different teams within WTE and SWE to further improve the quality of our products, and keep a mindful eye on how we can make them even greater.
**Education & Experience**
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
**Additional Requirements**
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024