Quality Assurance Engineer

It’s a great time to join Velcro Companies!

Job Objective:   

Evaluate and monitor the quality level of products and processes to assure that they are conforming to specified requirements.  Provide training to manufacturing and support staff in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action techniques.  Assure that QA activities are in alignment with business goals and objectives.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship at his time.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Quality Support for the Plant in driving:

  • External - Customer Complaint: Lead investigation, Containment, Disposition of defective product,

  • RCCA, verify effectiveness of action taken.

  • Support Internal Non Conformances (NCM) process; including Material Review Board (MRB);

  • Drive and support Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA);

  • Monitoring Cost of Poor Quality for value streams;

  • Quality issues during manufacturing process, calibration, inspection and testing;

  • Maintain Control Plans; Support on FMEA’s

  • Quality Representative for New Product Introductions as assigned.

  • Validate Customer specific requirements.

• Report performance and status of Quality metrics, including RCCM at Tier level boards.

• Identify, and coordinate actions to improve quality metrics;

• Support on any quality requirement from the organization, including training activities;

• Participate and support improvement projects as assigned;

• Notify any risk on defective product that could generate complaints.

• Additional functions as assigned or requested.

Job Qualifications: 

Minimum Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years’ experience in the quality discipline.

• Working knowledge of Six Sigma analysis tools, root cause analysis techniques, process flow diagrams, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control, FMEA’s and Control Plans. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Minitab and Access.

• Experience as internal Auditor.

• Six Sigma Experience.

• Working knowledge of the ISO’s Standards (ISO9001, ISO/TS 16949 and associated Core Tools).

Desired:

• Knowledge of Oracle or equivalent

• Manufacturing Requirements Planning systems software.

• Six Sigma Black Belts, Certified Internal Auditor.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer. 

• Experience with ISO 13485 or FDA Quality System Regulations.

• Supervisory experience.

• AIAG Certified Internal Auditor.

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING

Fostering a culture where people thrive—safely, purposefully, and with opportunity.  At Velcro USA Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Our culture encourages advancement and provides opportunities for both personal and professional development.

Safety is a core value at Velcro USA Inc. and an essential part of every role. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment through strict adherence to our Global Safety Rules and our goal of achieving Zero Injuries of Any Kind (ZIAK). Employees are expected to complete required safety training, use personal protective equipment (PPE), report unsafe conditions, and follow protocols for fall protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, and confined spaces. Together, we foster a culture of prevention, accountability, and care.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award Winning Wellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Plan with generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit – Smart Dollar®

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.