The Sr. Quality Engineer is responsible for product quality and quality assurance at Liquid Robotics. This will include hardware and software deliverables as well as quality strategy development, test template creation, test plan organization, test tool selection, implementation and utilization. The successful candidate will also have a strong role working with our manufacturing team to ensure we have appropriate test processes and fixtures in place as we transition products into production. This individual will be responsible for leading and mentoring an interdisciplinary quality management team, and for reporting status to the executive team.
The Sr. Quality Engineer will report directly to the Chief Engineer. This role will be located in our Herndon, VA headquarters.
Essential Responsibilities
Interacts frequently with internal and external personnel and customers. Obtains or provides information on important or sensitive organization matters.
- Own the Quality Management System and associated quality procedures and processes
- Leads Material Review Board and Root-Cause-Corrective-Action initiatives
- Validates final quality inspection points and in process inspections as needed
- Ensuring the successful deployment of products into the market
- Manages certs and calibration schedules for certified tools
Key Attributes:
- Is an agent for change, possess high energy, have a passion for quality, and self-motivated
- Comfortable elevating concerns as needed
- Experience leading internal audits and external audits in support of our quality management system
- Support the development and collection of performance metrics
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline required
- Minimum 10 years of previous experience as a QA engineer
- Extensive knowledge of the production processes; experience in manufacturing of robotic devices a plus
- Knowledge of an MRP/ERP system (any)
- Proficient in MS Office software
- US Person
Physical Demands
Some sedentary desk work and filing is required. This role will require the ability to lift parts and components and bending, standing, or sitting on a stool, as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift components and product up to 50 pounds and team lifts of 100 pounds.
Liquid Robotics designs and manufactures Wave Gliders®, the world’s first wave and solar powered autonomous ocean robots. With partners, they address challenges facing defense, Oil & Gas, commercial and science customers by making ocean data collections and communications easier safer and in real-time. Liquid Robotics was acquired by Boeing in December of 2016 and operates as an independent non-integrated subsidiary.
