Sr. Quality Technician - Valve Research & Manufacturing Co.

Job Duties

• Lead failure investigations, establish root cause and implement corrective action.
• Act as the Lead Internal Auditor, executing the audit plan, training others, and communicating audit results as necessary.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to the quality system that result in net poisitive quality outcomes/decreased costs.
• Conduct process stability and capability studies for existing processes to review results and recommend changes.
• Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and generate/submit PPAP documents to customers.
• Determine and apply appropriate Measurement System Analysis tools.
• Communicate directly with customers and suppliers on quality issues.

Job Requirements

• Experience with Microsoft platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Technical report writing (i. e. FRACAS, Investigations, Corrective Actions)
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form for tedchnical/quality issues.
• Exceptional mechanical aptitude (i.e. intuitive understanding of mechanical processes)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings (GD&T)
• Green Belt or experience with six sigma methodologies preferred but not required

The responsibilities and requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Notes to Candidates:

This is a manufacturing/industrial role only (non-software/CS) and requires at least 5 years of experience.

Individuals with prior aerospace/aviation experience will be highly considered for the position.

Business Overview:

Valve Research & Manufacturing (VRM) is an industry leader in high-precision valve manufacturing for military and commercial aerospace and oceanographic applications. We pride ourselves on our quality and customer-first attitude, looking to meet and exceed standards when possible. Going towards the future with growth, expansion, and quality in mind we are always looking for skilled talent to fill positions like this one. Consider working for a better, safer future. Consider a future of growth and opportunities, Consider VRM.

EEO Statement:

Valve Research & Manufacturing Company believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of such individua’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, martial status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of Valve Research & Manufacturing company—employee relationship, including recruitment, employment, training, promotion, transfer, corrective action, working condition, compensation, employee benefits, layoff, and termination.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Blueprint Reading
• Quality Inspection Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• PPAP Process Experience
• AS9100 Experience
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers and Micrometers
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) (Zeiss)
• Measurement Gauges