Engineering & Quality Compliance Technician - Tampa, FL

For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's high-energy culture focuses our Team Members' on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world's airlines and the defense industry. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform their best. Forbes Magazine recently ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks". HEICO is currently recruiting an Engineering and Quality Compliance Technician for its Seal Dynamics Business Unit, located in Tampa, FL.

PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to Materials Engineering and Quality in performing an in-depth documentation review of received materials and process certifications from suppliers and for analyzing them for correctness and compliance.
• Interface with outside vendors to close any gaps in required materials certification paperwork.
• Provide support in preparation of documentation required to send parts to outside Materials Analysis labs.
• Provide Materials Engineering support in performing in-house materials testing with XRF equipment, hardness, and passivation test (Training will be provided).
• Other Duties assigned by Materials Engineering.

EDUCATION / PRIOR EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree with minimum 3-year experience; *or Minimum five years of experience in a related engineering or quality field.

• Experience in working with aerospace, automotive or medical grade materials is a plus.
• Prior experience involving understanding of Aerospace Materials Specifications (AMS), ASTM, AS, MIL, NAS specifications is a plus.
• Possess a basic understanding of different types of metallic and non-metallic materials, elements in metal chemistry, finishing processes, and materials specifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in PC based Microsoft Office suite of programs - Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• A successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• A strong work ethic, high attention to detail required to review documentation, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of energy, positive attitude, potential and willingness to learn about aerospace materials.

To succeed, the person will need to be detail-oriented and be a team player with the ability to effectively articulate findings. This is a great position for someone who wants a challenging job, a chance to be a part of an exciting business, and to grow in a successful company. Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

No relocation will be provided.