Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineering - Individual Contributor

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineering - Individual ContributorJob DescriptionKey Areas of Responsibility:Work closely with Operations and the business functions to ensure quality performance of product and processes.Non-Conformances:- Collaborate with Internal cross-functional and Supplier teams to address top quality issues.- Own identified internal and supplier-driven Non-Conformances (NC) and Corrective Action Preventative Action records (CAPA), managing the timely processing and closure of NC and CAPA records within the electronic management system, Trackwise.- Support execution and analysis of manufacturing related complaint investigations and product field actions.- Investigate and disposition internal non-conforming product within MRB, issuing NCs as appropriate.Supplier Activities:- Communicate & collaborate with suppliers regarding non-conformances, escalating Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) as required.- Execute and manage Supplier Initiated Change Requests (SICRs) received from suppliers, engaging with cross-function teams for assessment and approval.- Support manufacturing transfers to/from other plants/facilities, executing appropriate quality activities.- Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to identify and execute opportunities for supplier part certification.Process Improvements/Validation:- Engage in the development and improvement of the internal manufacturing and distribution processes for existing products.- Perform critical assessments and qualifications of internal and supplier-proposed change management activities, including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for supplier changes.- Participate in and potentially lead the creation and/or review of new or modified procedures.- Support the development and review of process and equipment validation/qualification and MSA of internal processes.- Maintain KPIs for monitoring of process and/or product quality, perform analysis, and interpret trends, identifying and activating on appropriate actions as necessary.Perform other related duties as assigned.Hard Skills+ Non-Conformances management+ Corrective Action Preventative Action records (CAPA) management+ Manufacturing complaint investigations+ Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR)+ Supplier Initiated Change Requests (SICRs)+ Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)+ Process and equipment validation/qualificationSoft Skills+ Collaboration+ Communication+ Critical assessment+ Process improvement+ Trend analysisWork SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Redmond, Washington.Work EnvironmentCollaborative environment with cross-functional and supplier interaction.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.