Associate, Quality Engineering

Narda-MITEQ designs and manufactures an extensive range of standard active and passive components as well as custom subsystems and integrated microwave assemblies to meet the requirements found on land sea air and the harsh environment of space. Our global customers rely on our deep technical expertise and innovation grounded in 70 years of experience to help them meet the challenges of their next-generation military and commercial applications.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions duties and skills required of personnel in this position. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

Job Description:

The Associate Quality Engineering is a critical role in our organization responsible for supporting Narda-MITEQs Quality Management System (QMS) driving improvements and maintaining compliance throughout the organization. As an AS9100 accredited organization Quality has extensive visibility and prominence at Narda-MITEQ. The successful candidate must be self-motivated detail oriented a team player and capable of working closely with Production Quality Sales Customer Service and Engineering in meeting Narda-MITEQs customer commitments.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Work with the Operations Inspection Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to address issues daily.
• Be data driven to assess processes take measurements and interpret data to facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Report to the Quality Manager on Quality issues metrics and/or trends to support Management Reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Identify RCCA for nonconformances and customer complaints.
• Investigates the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans.
• Execute assigned Failure Reports CARs SCARs and Customer Complaints leveraging help from other functions. Drive root cause analysis to ensure permanent fixes.
• Coordinates Material Review Board (MRB).
• Serves as guide for external third-party audits complete FAI reports and support customer source inspection as needed.
• Serve as the primary interface to customers and suppliers for quality related matters.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drives supplier continuous improvement processes including leading on-site audits evaluating prototypes and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions.
• Answer questions and provide direction to employees on quality related topics.
• Executes AS9100 Compliance Activities (Internal and External Audits Training).
• Conducts internal audits and work cross functionally to resolve any findings through Corrective Actions.
• Any additional assignments by your manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior relevant experience or post-Secondary/ Associates degree in engineering and minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of microelectronics products.
• Working knowledge of mechanical blueprints & tolerances.
• Technical expertise in aerospace engineering principles attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experienced with Failure reporting analysis and corrective action system (FRACAS).
• Six Sigma / DMAIC problem solving knowledge preferred.
• Previous experience working in an AS9100 environment.
• Previous experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Familiar with industry standards such as Mil Specs 883 IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Familiar with interpreting customer contract flowdowns
• Experience with governments projects working with DLA/DCMA on onsite audits

• Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Narda-MITEQ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion and ensuring all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. Narda-MITEQ maintains a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and we ensure that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race color religion age sexual orientation gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin marital status veteran status citizenship status disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We are committed to compliance with Executive Orders including ensuring affirmative action for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda-MITEQ is a drug-free workplace and may conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks as permitted by law.
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• Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda-MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export controlled information only applications from U.S. persons within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda-MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.