Arete Associates
Quality Assurance Engineer
Arete Associates, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.Discover your future with us.We have an immediate need for a
Quality Assurance Engineer
in our
Tucson facility . We are looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in challenging environments. Our QA department focuses on process controls, metrics measurements, test witnessing, and inspecting & verification of hardware. As the QA engineer, you will be responsible for program and several site level quality assurance functions. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.Responsibilities & DutiesProvide QA support for the development and production of lidar products in our production facility.Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.Monitor, audit and provide performance reporting on the production of deliverable hardware.Investigate the causes of non-conforming hardware and software & facilitate investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.Track quality assurance metrics, including but not limited to, non-conformances, bug reports and corrective action implementation activities.Witness and verify regression testing and product acceptance testing.Monitor and review quarterly supplier performance data.Aid in the processing of incoming material in support of production builds.Provide inspection data and quality assurance reports to senior managementParticipate in all QA meetingsProvide program managers and engineers with necessary data to make informed decisions.Create and document inspection plans for incoming material and in-process assembliesFacilitate Program level MRB meetings and resolve quality issues using the TipQA Database.We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:Generous PTO and Leave TimesFlextime SchedulingBereavementPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Parental LeaveFinancial Benefits401K Retirement Plan ContributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanContinuing Education FundsHealth, Medical, and Wellness BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Vision ReimbursementQualities We Look ForCreativityIntegrityPassionResponsivenessCollaborationExperiences and Background We Look For:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.5+ years' experience in quality assurance4+ years' experience in electronics manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools and processesProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsCapacity to work independently and in a teamProven capability to comprehend and represent technical product specificationsU.S. Citizenship and ability to acquire a TS security clearanceNice to Have:Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development processUnderstanding of QA process for software development, debugging and releaseThe salary range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills .Other RequirementsU.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.Other ConsiderationsArete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.
Quality Assurance Engineer
in our
Tucson facility . We are looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in challenging environments. Our QA department focuses on process controls, metrics measurements, test witnessing, and inspecting & verification of hardware. As the QA engineer, you will be responsible for program and several site level quality assurance functions. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.Responsibilities & DutiesProvide QA support for the development and production of lidar products in our production facility.Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.Monitor, audit and provide performance reporting on the production of deliverable hardware.Investigate the causes of non-conforming hardware and software & facilitate investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.Track quality assurance metrics, including but not limited to, non-conformances, bug reports and corrective action implementation activities.Witness and verify regression testing and product acceptance testing.Monitor and review quarterly supplier performance data.Aid in the processing of incoming material in support of production builds.Provide inspection data and quality assurance reports to senior managementParticipate in all QA meetingsProvide program managers and engineers with necessary data to make informed decisions.Create and document inspection plans for incoming material and in-process assembliesFacilitate Program level MRB meetings and resolve quality issues using the TipQA Database.We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:Generous PTO and Leave TimesFlextime SchedulingBereavementPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Parental LeaveFinancial Benefits401K Retirement Plan ContributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanContinuing Education FundsHealth, Medical, and Wellness BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Vision ReimbursementQualities We Look ForCreativityIntegrityPassionResponsivenessCollaborationExperiences and Background We Look For:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Quality Engineering, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.5+ years' experience in quality assurance4+ years' experience in electronics manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools and processesProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsCapacity to work independently and in a teamProven capability to comprehend and represent technical product specificationsU.S. Citizenship and ability to acquire a TS security clearanceNice to Have:Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development processUnderstanding of QA process for software development, debugging and releaseThe salary range for this role is $95,000 to $120,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills .Other RequirementsU.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.Other ConsiderationsArete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.