Senior Quality EngineerOverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesInteracts 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 processesLeads Material Review Board and Root-Cause-Corrective-Action initiativesValidates final quality inspection points and in process inspections as neededEnsuring the successful deployment of products into the marketManages certs and calibration schedules for certified toolsKey Attributes:Is an agent for change, possess high energy, have a passion for quality, and self-motivatedComfortable elevating concerns as neededExperience leading internal audits and external audits in support of our quality management systemSupport the development and collection of performance metricsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline requiredMinimum 10 years of previous experience as a QA engineerExtensive knowledge of the production processes; experience in manufacturing of robotic devices a plusKnowledge of an MRP/ERP system (any)Proficient in MS Office softwareUS PersonPhysical DemandsSome 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.For more info, please visit www.liquid-robotics.com Liquid Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
