QA Technician 1st shift

The Quality Engineering Technician I will have progressively more expertise and accountabilities but will work with the Quality Engineering Manager and Quality leadership to perform the following:
1. Support day to day quality tasks such as generating production quality metrics, documentation of issues, assembling customer data packs, support problem investigations and RCCA
2. Interpret and apply relevant Domestic and International Regulations and Industry Standards (e.g., ISO, AS, AMS, ASTM, etc.) when required as part of tasks.
3. Support regulatory and agency inspections, audits, investigations, and inquiries regarding the control and assessment of product design and manufacturing quality.
4. Review the adequacy and correctness of changes to Procedures, Documents, Component Specification, FMEAs, Control Plans, as applicable.
5. Assist with the timely disposition of non-conforming materials, maintain compliance to necessary regulatory requirements, and ensure adequacy of corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence, as applicable.
6. Participate in CAPA activities, including analysis of data and trends in complaints, supplier quality, nonconforming material, training effectiveness, and root causes analysis.
7. Work with Suppliers, Management, Engineers, and Manufacturing in the resolution of quality problems.

Note: This description reflects assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Other Key Requirements:
• This position requires maintenance of a close working relationship with Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Program Management, Manufacturing, Production, and other internal disciplines.
• Frequent personal contact with Customer, Government, Regulatory Agency, and Major Subcontractor Representatives requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, writing skills, tact, aggressiveness, and persuasiveness.
• Self-motivation with the ability to follow through on assignments with varying levels of supervision.
• The incumbent, under general supervision, will have latitude for routine decision making and action.
• Maintain compliance with contractual changes related to quality.
• Provide technical assistance to Manufacturing, Assembly and Test, Suppliers, Customers, and other Engineering disciplines in the resolution of fabrication, and field related problems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings - knowledge of GD&T is a plus.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education (at least one of the following)
• 4-year degree in a technical discipline
• 2-year degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School diploma and 5 years related mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware that is controlled by export laws of the US. As such, you must be either a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Experience in problem solving techniques, 5 Why, 8D, FMEA, Control plans, APQP

Core competencies:

• Attention to detail.
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Knowledge of Quality Standards
• Strong people skills (communication, motivation, team working).
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities:
• Ability to interface with customers and third-party companies.
• Methodical and organized.
• Common Sense/Analytical
• Ability to work as part of a virtual team and under own initiative.

• Experience with Microsoft office products. Experience with Minitab is a plus.

Additional Information:

Key measures and milestones

• Reporting clear, accurate and timely information.
• Effectiveness and relevance of data maintained and reported.
• Participation in and implementation of process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet key responsibilities.
• Correctly assessing situations, problems and opportunities and comprehending the actions required.

Other Competencies

1. Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

2. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

3. Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

4. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

5. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

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