Quality Engineer
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Job Title: Quality Engineer
Department: Product Development/Operations
Reports To: Engineering Manager
ABOUT HEAD RUSH TECHNOLOGIES
Are you ready to power epic adventures? Based 15 minutes from beautiful Boulder, Colorado, Head Rush Technologies is on a mission to power the most epic adventures in the world. Leveraging our passionate approach to adventure safety, we create and service clearly superior products and solutions for businesses at height. This includes innovative equipment for the outdoor, amusement and recreation industries.
Being the first company to bring technology from trains, elevators and roller coasters into the climbing arena, we are best known for our application of eddy current braking in products such as our TRUBLUE Auto Belay, as well as our QuickFlight Free Fall Device and zipSTOP Zip Line Brake.
It’s not just our products that set us apart though. At Head Rush, we believe in connecting passion with purpose. To do this, we partner with climbing’s biggest stars, film festivals and advocacy organizations to grow the sport of climbing by promoting better access and inclusiveness. What else do we stand for? We value our customers and collaboration, see problems as opportunities to drive results, and relentlessly focus on quality. Most importantly, we love what we do and why we do it!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Quality Engineer is responsible for all things Quality at Head Rush Technologies. The Quality Engineer also owns the creative investigation and problem-solving process. This role utilizes technical knowledge and a root cause analysis method to expose the underlying causes of quality issues including supplier non-conformances and customer complaints. The Quality Engineering role is an critical part of the company that collaborates with all other departments to ensure product quality remains high.
This is a full-time position reporting directly to the Engineering Manager located in our Louisville, CO facility. Reliable transportation to Louisville is required. This role typically operates in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, noise, and varying temperatures. The role may require occasional travel to supplier or customer sites.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify root cause of product non-conformances and drive product and/or process improvement action plans
- Improve receiving and in-process inspection and acceptance processes
- Collaborate with internal departments such as Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to gather information and resolve issues
- Gather data from various sources and recognize which trends merit further investigation
- Maintain current Module D certification by performing internal audits and organizing 3rd party regulation activities
- Interact with internal and external customers to understand feedback and provide updates
- Prepare clearly written reports detailing results of investigations
- Suggest and implement improvements to the quality issue reporting process
- Develop, maintain, and present quality metrics in group meetings
- Evaluate and monitor supplier performance, conducting audits and assessments as needed
- Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement correct actions
- Other Quality related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS in Engineering or 4-year technical degree in related discipline
- 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineer role
- Experience within a regulated industry is preferred
- Exceptional problem solving/analysis skills using sound engineering principals
- Project Management Skills – ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects while utilizing a broad range of company resources in an efficient manner
- Knowledge of all aspects of component and product design, manufacturing, and quality
- Communicates clearly and effectively with team members and customers
- Attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Hands-on approach to root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Working knowledge of complex mechanical systems
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC), Six Sigma, and/or similar quality methodologies
- Flexibility to shift priorities as needed
ESTIMATED STARTING SALARY RANGE
$65,000 - $85,000 Annually + Bonus
Salary range is dependent on experience and can be expanded.
RESPONSES
Head Rush Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a positive work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you match the qualifications listed above and are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume in PDF format to [email protected] by 16-Sep-2024. Include a personalized cover letter explaining how your background applies to the role and your interest in the position and our company. Submissions not meeting all requirements will not be considered as complete.
