OUR COMPANY

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer.

POSITION SUMMARY

Overall management, leadership, and oversight responsibility for the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring that it achieves all internal and external quality objectives involving industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the continuous improvement of the QMS and ensuring compliance with an AS9100 program
• Ensure compliance with electronics manufacturing IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards
• Prepare quality plans, procedures and instructions
• Ensure that standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation are maintained and adhered to
• Identify methods, techniques and materials that optimize safety and reliability of company products
• Conduct internal auditor training and ensure that internal audits are completed on time and accurately
• Represent management during third party audits with BSI, customers, UL, etc.
• Complete customer questionnaires, first article inspection reports and certificates of conformance in a thorough and timely manner
• Analyze and report on departmental level quality data
• Document and initiate corrective action and risk analysis
• Responsible for hiring, oversight, training, development and appraisal of departmental staff

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in a manufacturing discipline/technical field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.) is preferred
• Associate degree or equivalent is required
• 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Manager role, preferably within an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS

• Prior experience working with and/or implementing an AS9100 program is preferred
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
• Knowledge of quality processes and standards
• Registered lead assessor course required or equivalent training/experience within 6 months of employment unless completed prior to employment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, professional disposition and strong managerial skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines with changing priorities and schedules
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively

BENEFITS

• Five (5) weeks PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hazards (chemical, mechanical, and/or radiant energy). The employee may be required to wear protective clothing such as heel straps and a lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All of the work will be performed indoors.

ACDi is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by the law.