SQA Services, Inc.Remote
Quality Engineer - DTS Technical Reviewer
United States of America
Full Time
3 weeks ago
No H1B
Key skills
PFMEAControl PlansPPAPStatistical analysisProcess capabilityFailure mechanismsRisk analysisManufacturing processesAS9100ISO 9001GMPAIAG Core ToolsEngineering drawings interpretationInspectiontest data interpretationSupplier qualityProcess engineeringTechnical rigorSystems-level thinkingAssemblyStatistical AnalysisCommunicationCritical Thinking
About this role
SQA Services, Inc. has been a premier provider of managed supplier quality services for over 30 years, and they are seeking a remote Quality Engineer for DTS PFMEA reviews. This part-time role requires strong experience in the aerospace industry and involves conducting various assessments and reviews related to quality engineering.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Must be ITAR compliant and undergo a background check