Managing, enhancing, and strengthening the internal Quality Management System is the core of this role, by optimizing internal and external quality processes, procedures, and documentation. This position assists, contributes to, and executes strategic plans for Quality Management System stability and improvement. The role suits a dynamic, adaptable, open-minded problem solver with strong analytical, communication, and management skills.
Responsibilities
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines
Manage and maintain all Quality Control documentation and all Quality Control activities
Interface with quality personnel at customer and supplier levels
Prepare for and manage quality audits, including maintaining Quality Manual and Quality Procedure manual, creating Management review
Communicate with external quality assurance officers during on-site inspections
Appraise customers' requirements and ensure satisfaction
Perform Sales Order review, Purchase Order reviews, QA clauses, terms & conditions, special notes, specification reviews
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems
Develop documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data record forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms for New Product Introduction
Develop and conduct computational analysis for internal and external validation testing as necessary
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data record forms, equipment logbooks, and inventory forms, to ensure replicability and compliance with standards
Perform training as necessary in manufacturing
Manage customer returns
Perform internally driven and customer-driven Root Cause Corrective Actions and failure analysis
Maintain and control drawings and specifications
Calibrate, validate, or maintain quality control equipment as necessary
Maintain training and skills matrix for direct labor and management
Create Supplier Corrective Action Request, submit to supplier, and assess SCAR response as necessary
Assess discrepant material, create Discrepant Material Request, and notify Material Review Board for disposition as necessary
Identify root causes and applicable corrective actions related to quality issues
Execute quality control protocols and provide feedback to management for potential improvements
Provide support to other engineering areas of operation
Read blueprints, data, manuals, or other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, certification processes, formulas, or measuring instruments required
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Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers, as necessary
Perform visual inspections of finished products and grade, classify, or sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications as necessary
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, conditioning samples, finished goods, or stability samples as necessary
Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded as necessary
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release
Notify supervisors or other personnel of production problems
Be active and engaged on the production floor and quality control area
10% travel to visit and assess domestic and international customers and suppliers as necessary
Perform any additional tasks necessary to execute on the team’s strategy for operational sustainability, improvement, and optimization
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field
5-10 years of experience in quality or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards
Ability to read drawings, specifications, acceptance test procedures, etc.
Proficient in MS Office
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills (technical and nontechnical concepts)
Excellent leadership skills
Excellent organizational skills
Results-oriented with strong analytical skills
Ability to work well independently and part of a team
Ability to work effectively under stressful and dynamic environments
Ability to motivate team members in a creative and effective manner
Nice to have:
Previous experience in the connector or wire and cable industry
Knowledge of AS9100 standards
Important Details
Travel: 10% to visit and assess domestic and international customers and suppliers as necessary
Physical Requirements
Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
About the Company
ConexSmart’s Engineering Technician is a dynamic team player who uses math and science to solve complex technical problems in the avionics industry. This position joins a team who enjoys developing new products, providing maintenance to current products, enhancing the use and design of existing products, and improving efficiencies across the organization.
ConexSmart serves the SOCOM and Aerospace industry with over 60 years combined experience in military, and civilian aviation operations, manufacturing and modification programs.
