Summary of Duties

• Supports the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) is properly implemented, maintained, and updated as necessary.
• Report to Quality Management on the performance of the QMS and the need for improvements.
• Audit operating processes in accordance with established procedures to evaluate efficiency, competency, training, and accuracy.
• Conduct complete, detailed, and objective internal audits to identify process deficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Complete audits in a timely manner and coordinate audit activities to minimize disruption to the work of personnel being audited.
• Develop and maintain an internal audit schedule.
• Review test reports to ensure conformance to product specifications and contract requirements.
• Investigate and conduct corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues.
• Manage supplier and in-house performance through quality metrics.
• Support in-house production and suppliers in investigating and resolving issues with nonconforming materials and processes.
• Support AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• May conduct IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 training to NSS personnel~~.~~
• Perform other duties assigned by Management that are similar or related to the responsibilities of this position.

Scope of Position

Reports to: Quality Supervisor

Supervises: None

Signature Authorities: MRB and Corrective Actions

Level of Interaction: Interacts with the project’s technical lead, department managers and leads, program manager, engineering, technicians, quality inspectors, suppliers/vendors, customers, and administrative assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.

Experience

One to two years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player and independent worker.
• Desire to achieve excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality, and reliability.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• In-depth understanding of technical documentation, such as mechanical drawings, schematics, board files, and component data sheets.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with individuals at all levels within the company, suppliers, and customers.
• Proficiency in AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001.

Physical and/or Medical Demands

Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, reach, climb stairs, stoop, crouch, and listen. Vision must be sufficient to read, view a computer screen, and inspect small electronic components. May occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 CIT Certification.

• Experience with AS9100 certification and/or surveillance audits.

• Knowledge of Digital and Radio Frequency (RF) Technology.

• Critical analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

• Ability to think strategically regarding quality issues.

• May be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.