GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality System Specialist will be responsible for the support and maintenance of the Quality Management System within ISO9001, AS9100, DCMA, DCAA, DoD, and other statutory/regulatory requirements. Specifically, functions including the document control system, corrective and preventive action system, and internal audits are the primary responsibilities of this position.

Quality System Specialist II

• Conducts internal quality audits, corrective and preventive action closures, and other measures to ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
• Supports document control system by facilitating document creation and approvals.
• Assists process owners in generating or updating standard operating procedures or work instructions to define and improve Quality Management System functions.
• Assists process owners in revising existing documentation and processes as part of a company-wide continuous improvement initiative.
• Supports process owners in creating forms, reports, and tools needed to support business processes.
• Applies clear, concise written language to describe process criteria, activities, and decision points.
• Develops and documents process flows.
• Reviews documentation change requests for content and completeness.
• Conducts cross-functional reviews to identify the impact of Quality Management System documentation changes on other processes. Ensures changes will not harm the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
• Monitors quality management system metrics to ensure quality objectives and targets are met.
• Creates, implements, and provides quality management system training.

Other Job Functions

• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None
Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed below apply to all levels of QS Specialists:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

Quality System Specialist II

• Four years of experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement Tools.
• Proficient performing RCCA.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.
• Expert experience analyzing quality data.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Able to adapt to changing conditions.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time domestically.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or related.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Quality System Specialist II

• Familiarity with Lean principles.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0-25% - May be required between KUAS locations.

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