Quality Engineer – DTS Technical Reviewer
SQA Services, Inc.
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $70 per hour
Tech Stack
About the role
- PFMEA and PPAP reviews
- Assess completeness and technical accuracy of:
- Failure modes and **failure mechanisms**
- Cause-effect relationships tied to process steps
- Evaluate:
- Severity, Occurrence, Detection rankings
- Risk prioritization methodology (RPN or equivalent)
- Challenge robustness of:
- Preventive vs. detection controls
- Verify alignment with:
- Actual manufacturing process flow
- Known risks identified during assessments (RCR, commodity review, FAI)
- Ensure full linkage between PFMEA and Control Plan
- Evaluate:
- Control methods (error-proofing, SPC, inspection)
- Reaction plans for out-of-spec (OOS) conditions
- Confirm:
- Coverage of critical characteristics
- Adequacy of inspection frequency and methods
- Review statistical capability studies (Cp, Cpk)
- Validate:
- Data integrity and collection methodology
- Sample size and statistical relevance
- Process stability (variation analysis)
- Confirm readiness against thresholds (e.g., Cpk ≥ 1.33)
- Develop structured engineering review reports including:
- Gap assessment (Critical / Major / Minor)
- Risk implications
- Recommended corrective actions
- Provide clear **DTS readiness recommendation**
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or equivalent)
- 7+ years in:
- Aerospace, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments
- Supplier quality or process engineering
- Strong experience with:
- PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP
- Statistical analysis and process capability
- Deep understanding of:
- Failure mechanisms and risk analysis
- Manufacturing processes (machining, forming, assembly)
- Strong knowledge of:
- AS9100 / ISO 9001 / GMP (as applicable)
- AIAG Core Tools (PFMEA, MSA, SPC)
- Ability to interpret:
- Engineering drawings and specifications
- Inspection and test data
- Critical thinking and technical rigor
- Ability to challenge supplier assumptions constructively
- Strong written communication (client-facing reports)
- Detail-oriented with systems-level thinking
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PFMEAPPAPstatistical analysisprocess capabilityfailure mechanismsrisk analysismanufacturing processeserror-proofingSPCinspection
Soft Skills
critical thinkingtechnical rigorstrong written communicationdetail-orientedsystems-level thinkingability to challenge assumptionsclient-facing reports
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering