Quality Engineer

Job:

Richmond, VA

From $70,000 a year

Full-time

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (Required)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• US work authorization (Required)

 

Company Overview:

Babylon Micro-Farms has developed an IoT enabled on-demand farming service that remotely manages on-site indoor farms. The company’s farming modules and platform make sustainable indoor farming accessible to a much broader market than is currently possible, and greatly improve quality, reduce waste, and save money for its customers. Babylon is a high growth, early-stage company based in Richmond, VA.

 

Job Description:

As a Quality Engineer, you understand how important it is for products to be designed and manufactured efficiently and reliably to get them in the hands of excited customers. You have a passion for plants and top-quality food and are an ambassador for Babylon and our mission. Further, having high attention to detail and a process / data-driven mindset are among your strongest skills.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a quality management system.
• Establish a clear vision and set expectations for the quality requirements and processes
• Develop, manage, and support the product engineering and manufacturing organization
• Monitor team/individual performance to quality objectives; mentor as necessary
• Prioritize quality improvement initiatives to support day-to-day production and alignment to the overall company vision and goals
• Ensure quality issues are resolved in a professional, timely, and thorough manner
• Assist in developing and following processes that support product quality, operational efficiency, and innovative flexibility
• Work closely with the engineering team to take new concepts through the product design phase and transition them to manufacturing. Support existing products with yield, cost, and performance improvements
• Shape the organization’s structure, systems, and processes to achieve continuous improvement and cost reduction while preserving the responsive, entrepreneurial atmosphere necessary to capitalize on market opportunities
• Drive productivity and quality improvements with cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, quality, manufacturing, and maintenance personnel. Use lean tools to drive process improvements
• Create a working environment that puts a priority on safety
• Other reporting and duties as assigned

 

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering; prefer Mechanical or Electrical
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in operational and quality roles
• Team management and / or leadership required
• ISO9001 and ISO14001 experience desired
• Quality tools knowledge and proficiency (ie: A3, DMAIC, 8D, PDCA, RCCA, DOE, etc)
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects
• Experienced in implementing best practice engineering methods (stage gate design, configuration management, change control process, etc)
• Able to provide technical guidance to engineering teams and executive team
• Exceptional leadership and strong project management skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Strong proficiency in Google Office suite and project management tools
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow
• Written and oral communication proficiency
• Ensure the safety of yourself and others by following Health and Safety legislation and guidelines
• Fluent in English
• Manufacturing / assembly experience is required

 

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join Babylon as we expand across North America and help change the future of farming
• A friendly work environment with a diverse group of motivated, talented, and visionary colleagues
• Medical benefits
• Paid vacation
• Fresh produce (leafy greens and herbs) to take home

 

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

 

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

 

Experience:

• Quality: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)

 

Work Location:

• One location

 

Work Remotely:

• No

 

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