What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Technology Service Corporation Defense Services?
Falcata in Huntsville, AL is actively recruiting a dynamic Quality Engineer to support our Production Operation. Leaders who are experienced in the integration of electronics hardware for complex systems such as high density airborne or ruggedized electronics assemblies are encouraged to apply. The selected individual will ensure compliance with contractual and internal requirements to ensure our production operation meets the high-quality product performance levels that our customers demand. As an integral member of the Quality team, other quality duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
* Create quality plans for production ready products and products entering first production
* Provide expertise for the preparation, evaluation, and assessment of documentation relative to processes encountered during the manufacturing, inspection, and test phases of programs
* Work with production and inspection to solve issues, collect data and present meaningful metrics pointing to opportunities for improvement.
* Create First Article Inspection documentation
* Support PCA (Physical Configuration Audit) and FCA (Functional Configuration Audit)
* Witness DVT and Qualification Testing
* Review requirement validation objective evidence
* Support FRACA (Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action) for failures discovered during testing
* Participate in Material Review Board process, as needed
* Develop and implement new or improve existing internal operating procedures and work instructions
* Create Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and ensure timely resolution of corrective actions
* Conduct Internal Audits and manage/maintain Audit Schedule
* Perform review of documentation on final hardware to ensure accuracy, completeness and correct data is provided.
* Perform final release of finished hardware and notify Quality Manager of clearance to ship.
Required Knowledge:
* Experience with development programs and transition to production
* Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management Systems, strongly preferred
* Experience applying audit standards, procedures and techniques, strongly preferred
* Familiar with IPC, J-STD, MIL and DOD Standards
* Experience with configuration control
* Experience with material traceability process and tools
Required Skills:
* Strong attention to detail
* Strong analytical skills in root cause analysis, corrective / preventive action determination
* Excellent organization and planning skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to accurately maintain records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and get along with others
* Ability to apply review, interpret and ensure compliance to relevant contract quality notes
* Proficient in use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Ability to summarize issues from collected data and present succinct summary in visual form
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Quality Assurance or Equivalent or 5-7 years of applicable experience in quality assurance, engineering, or operations
Preferred Qualification:
* 5-7 years' experience in Circuit Card Assemblies & Integration
* 5-7 years' experience in Mechanical Assemblies
* DoD or Military Hardware Manufacturing Experience
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Eligibility to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance Required for this Position: Yes
Travel: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No
Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No
Falcata Benefits:
Falcata offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package; including Shared Ownership, 401k Matching Program, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.
Applying to Falcata:
Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Falcata is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.