Manufacturing QA Engineer
NetApp
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Wichita • Kansas • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $145,350 - $216,700 per year
About the role
- Serve as the single point of accountability for product quality across the lifecycle (NPI → production → field)
- Define CTQs, acceptance criteria, and quality plans aligned with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements
- Drive APQP elements (PPAP/FAI, capability studies, MSA/Gage R&R, process validation IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable)
- Collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA, tolerancing (GD&T), and test strategy to ensure manufacturability and yield
- Establish and maintain robust process controls (SPC, error-proofing, test coverage, traceability)
- Lead complex root cause analyses using 8D, DMAIC, and DOE; implement durable corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Own nonconformance management, MRB decisions, rework/repair instructions, and change control (ECN)
- Monitor product quality metrics (FPY, escapes/DPPM, Cpk/Ppk, yield, OEE, warranty/returns) and drive sustainable improvement
- Build dashboards and reports; leverage statistical analysis to predict and prevent quality issues
- Partner with Supplier Quality to ensure incoming material/process capability; define incoming inspection criteria and FAIR/PPAP as needed
- Collaborate with Test Engineering on coverage, correlation, false fail/escape reduction, and measurement system confidence
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 13485) and customer-specific requirements
- Act as a technical leader and mentor for junior engineers and technicians
- Facilitate cross-functional quality reviews and represent product quality in customer, executive, and audit forums
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field required
- Master’s degree (MS/MEng) in an engineering discipline or a related field preferred
- Formal training in statistics/quality engineering (SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, DOE) strongly preferred
- Typically requires 8 or more years of related experience
- One or more of: automotive, aerospace/defense, electronics/semiconductor, industrial equipment, medical devices, energy or similar regulated manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, AS9102 FAI, IPC/JEDEC, or device-specific standards (e.g., FDA/ISO 13485) depending on industry.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement or Pension Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Various Leave options
- Performance-Based Incentives
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Restricted stocks (RSU’s)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
CTQsacceptance criteriaquality plansAPQPPPAPFAIMSAGage R&Rprocess validationstatistical analysis
Soft skills
technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationcross-functional teamworkcommunication
Certifications
ISO 9001IATF 16949AS9100ISO 13485