Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and seven (7) years of experience.
• An active and maintained Department of Defense (DoD) top secret security clearance and eligible to receive and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI, if required
• Experience actively participating in or managing an AS9100 certified quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the performance and review of the QMS including Key Performance Indicators and how they are functioning, including how they are improving or regressing.
• Monitor the overall QMS objectives and customer deliverables based on established quality standards as defined by AS9100D regulations.
• Develop, implement, and manage processes and policies to ensure products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery
• Continuously improve policies, procedures, and processes through understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
• In-process and final inspection of product and integration activities including reports
• Schedule, plan, and execute internal audits to AS9100 standards, including writing internal audit reports and presenting this, and other relevant QMS information, in quarterly Management Review meetings.
• Create, verify, and track Corrective Actions, including tracking Corrective Action Reports and verifying corrective action efficiency.
• Create, review, and update QMS processes and procedures to verify current applicability
• Track company metrics through collaboration with Engineering Teams and Management Teams.
• Create Quality Briefs and training materials to keep staff aware of the QMS
• Communicate quality standards, established parameters, and changes to the QMS to Top Management, Engineering Team, and other appropriate staff
• Facilitate solutions by collecting and analyzing quality data
• Keep records of quality reports and relevant documentation
• Oversees the completion of projects including planning; assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work; evaluating results, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and 6S methodology
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and the maintenance/calibration of measuring equipment
• Demonstrated ability to write well, providing clear, concise descriptions and instructions in well-wrought English.
• Demonstrated proficiency with writing, layout and illustration software tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Working experience with MIL-STD style guides such as MIL-STD 40051-2C.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• Strong communication and Organization skills
• Efficient time manager and decisive
• Exemplifies our core values
• Experience in strategic planning, program proposals, risk management and/or change management
• Expert proficiency with Quality Software Tools
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Expert proficiency 6S Lean principles and application
• 10+ years experience in manufacturing