Senior Hardware Quality Engineer
**$50.93/hour**

Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a senior hardware quality engineer on a DoD contract with our customer in Andover, MA.  This is a contract assignment that should last approximately one year and could be extended or turn into a permanent hire.

Job Description:
Our customer is seeking a senior hardware quality engineer with hands-on hardware quality experience to become a key part of their operations quality team. The operations quality team assures product and process quality with an emphasis on product compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS) per AS9102 Rev C
  

• Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation
  

• Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) using baseline metrics and future demand
  

• Identify supplier escapes/issues and ensure proper containment and backflow to the Supplier Quality Management team
  

• Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness

Required:

• Two (2) years or equivalent job experience
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or other technical field of study
  

• Knowledge of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRS) per AS9102 Rev C, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.)
  

• Manufacturing process knowledge (assembly, inspection, & test)
  

• Previous experience managing cross functional process improvement teams with technical expertise
  

• Experience in identifying root cause and initiating/implementing effective short-term and long-term corrective actions
  

• Experience in development/usage of Quality metrics that may be used to drive true root cause and long-term corrective action, and in the identification/institution of perceptive verifications

Desired:

• Utilizing software Net Inspect and Discuss
  

• Demonstrated knowledge of key process characteristics and ability to implement effective process control techniques.
  

• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
  

• Six Sigma, ASQ Certifications
  

• Proficient in the use of pareto analysis, cause/effect diagrams, process mapping
  

• Able to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities (e.g. 6-sigma, lean manufacturing)

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
 
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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