Quality Engineer

Job Title - Quality Engineer Location - Richmond VA 23231 - 100% onsite Shift - 8am - 5pm EST Duration - 06+ Months Contract ( possibility to extend to convert to full time but it is not guaranteed) Top 3 hard must have skills (non-negotiable) Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. university required or No VISA SPONSERSHIP WILL BE PROVIDED Minimum Bachelor engineering degree, preferably master's degree Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis Technical knowledge either in Mechanic or preferably electrical/electronic components Job Responsibilities: Develop and maintain Quality Plans, Control Plans, and inspection checklists, while deriving Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters and establishing Q-gates. Monitor and analyze First Pass Yield metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance product quality and production efficiency. Proactively monitor customer complaints, conducting thorough analyses to determine root causes, and implementing corrective actions; Coordinate with Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs) during customer audits, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and certification audits (UL, CSA, ISO), ensuring all requirements are met and issues are promptly addressed. Perform COPQ analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities, implementing initiatives that reduce defects, improve efficiency, and enhance overall profitability; Mapping current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement through automation