Quality Assessor - Mill

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in providing managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors

• Assess a foundry process and identify areas of improvement 
• Asses the Quality control lab to review testing procedures 
• Follow an Excel tool to review manufacturing processes of a machined part, and complete all items within the checklist with detail
• Write a report to communicate findings back to the client using the Excel checklist for inputs, including executive summary 
• Review report and findings in detail in a meeting with client 
• If required, provide technical input to SQA developed CAPA based on findings from assessment

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, materials science, mechanical or industrial engineering and 3+ years of experience or 15 years of experience in Foundry or mill operations 
• Knowledge of codes, standards and best engineering practices as applied to mining and milling applications 
• Strong problem solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of how to determine material configuration and inputs for a foundry process 

• Knowledge of SPC and Lean Six Sigma is a plus, specifically Kaizen and process improvement
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and tools for foundry processes
• Experience in corrective actions and preventative actions development and review

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.