Quality Engineer II Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation assembly equipment. Our solutions are used to build some of today's high-tech gadgets, and to create the most advanced technologies in the fast-moving electronics industry. From cell phones and tablets to infrastructure, industrial, automotive, military and medical products, our innovative solutions play an integral role in driving the future of technology! Summary: Plans and engages in development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and manufactured products by performing the following duties. Principal Accountabilities: + Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. + Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. + Establishes programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of products. + Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures. + Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis. + Evaluates data and writes report to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards. + Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability. + May coordinate with and guide staff engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability. + Participates in troubleshooting of quality and performance issues on the manufacturing floor. + Active member of New Product Introduction (NPI) teams with an eye towards validation of quality and performance standards. + Participate in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis during new product introduction. + May compile and write training materials. + May conduct training sessions on quality control activities. Minimum Requirements: + Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline; Mechanical Engineering major is preferred. + CQE is desirable, Master's Degree (MS) is preferred. + 2-4 years of related experience, including experience writing equipment test plans and working in a manufacturing environment. + Strong mechanical engineering aptitude. + Reliability Engineering background a plus. + Position requires the ability to understand and interpret detailed documents and drawings. + Clear communication with fellow colleagues, and in giving presentations. Responsibility for Quality Procedures or Direct Product Quality: + Adheres to Universal Quality System policies and procedures and uses Total Cycle Time principles and standard problem solving tools to continuously improve work processes. Physical Demands: + Frequently required to access and manipulate various objects, tools, or controls. + Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis. + Remaining stationary for extended periods and needs to be mobile enough to navigate through work areas. + Ability to travel domestically and internationally from time to time; <10%. Due to direct engagement with U.S. Defense information and related Federal mandates, this role will require U.S. Citizenship in order to be considered Universal Instruments is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer. Target Annual Pay Rate: $75,000 - $84,000