Quality Engineer at ATSC IES INC

Summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company recognized for its innovation and excellence in defense contracting and technology solutions. At Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC), we are dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art solutions to government and defense agencies worldwide, ensuring the security and effectiveness of critical systems. We have an opportunity for a highly skilled Quality Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will partner the Quality Manager as you put your stamp on establishing improved processes as part of establishing new structure. Work closely with other departments to successfully support project execution and support a successful company Quality Management System.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to customer product, process and quality requirements
• Develop, track, trend and report out quality objectives and performance metrics of all phases (Design and Development, Manufacturing, Post Market) of projects in execution
• Promoting performance improvement throughout the organization
• Determine relevant quality associated training requirements and deliver training
• Establish a process to communicate items of concern to Management
• Establish and document QC practices, policies and implementation processes for all assigned projects to include data collection of pre-production, in-production, final quality control inspections, and test of all delivered items
• Establish, document and maintain processes to be followed by all team members and maintain artifacts demonstrating the completion of QC processes and controls under assigned projects
• Maintain procedures for the identification, segregation and disposition of non-conforming materials, including the control of such materials that do not conform to contract requirements or end user requirements
• Perform AS9100 Lead audit activities to include all phases of the audit, from schedule development, planning, execution, to audit and corrective action closeout
• Establish, track, trend and maintain post market quality processes and events (Field Incident Reports) according to contract requirements of each project
• Be the focal POC for ensuring compliance with Contract requirements for quality and conformance as well as work with the sub-contractors and supplier quality engineers to capture their own processes and ensure these are clearly documented and delivered to the government
• Open and document necessary Corrective Action/ Preventive Actions for systemic issues and follow through until closure, maintaining all documented evidence of the CAPA closure
• Open, investigate and document necessary Supplier Corrective Action/ Preventive Actions for systemic issues and follow through until closure, maintaining all documented evidence of the CAPA closure
• Build successful relationships with all departments while supporting their daily needs/requests
• Establish and Maintain processes to collect serial number information for all builds during manufacturing as well as be able to work with production and engineering to create finished Inventory checklists for all finished product for DCMA inspection
• Prepare for, verify and coordinate DCMA inspections for finished product
• Maintain the company Equipment Calibration program
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quality engineering or technical degree preferred
• 3+ years of documented experience in QA and/or QC engineering positions
• QE experience in the Aerospace industries preferred, construction experience is a plus
• AS9100D Internal Certified Auditor
• Experience in developing audit programs that satisfy contract requirements to Design and Development, Manufacturing and Post Market phases of projects
• Must be able to develop Manufacturing QA Processes and Control plans that enable capturing, track and trend QA Metric Data (FPY, Rework, Scrap Percentage, etc.)
• Must be able to document and maintain Design and Development processes to satisfy contractual requirements
• 1 + year of hands-on experience of reviewing, tracking, trending and initiating corrective action from Post Market Quality data
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Quality Supply Chain Management
• Must have a hands-on approach for testing, including some assembly and disassembly of tested units
• Strong background in Corrective/Preventive Action investigation, verification and closure
• Familiarity with Government Contracts, FAR requirements and DOD quality system requirements a plus
• Extensive background in developing and implementing a quality control process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Access, Vizio, Power Point and Project
• Must have previous experience in the review and assessment of quality contractual requirements
• Must have a high level of awareness and ability to pay attention to detail
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter that can fully complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Must be able to multi-task to ensure all organizations and processes are quality system compliant
• Must be able to read and understand drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and basic work instructions
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work may be performed outside in hot and/or cold desert environments or inclement weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see (must be able to stand for long periods of time)
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and other protective equipment as required
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

All job requirements in the job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

Advanced Technology Systems Company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Advanced Technology Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.