Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - PTI Technologies

SUMMARY

Responsible for developing and implementing assigned sections of the quality Assurance Program. Plans and directs activities concerned with the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops and writes procedures to implement the Quality Assurance Program complex audits to determine compliance with the Quality Assurance Program.
• Develops and implements training programs for inspectors, and trains Manufacturing personnel on quality issues.
• Analyzes problems, takes corrective action to prevent recurrence, and evaluates its effectiveness. Communicates corrective action to customers as required.
• Reviews customer's Request for Proposal for Quality Assurance Requirements against the PTI Quality Assurance Program and provide input for proposals.
• Prepares the more difficult quality plans to assure that all customer contractual quality requirements are satisfied.
• Works with customer Q.A. Representatives to resolve complex problems, and provide assistance as required.
• Works with other departments on complex Quality Assurance issues.
• Performs special assignments as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Participates in Project Teams as required.
• Obtains necessary documentation for Project Teams as required - such as Engineering drawings, bills of Material, First Article Inspections, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from a four-year accredited college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable previous work experience in Quality Assurance is required, preferably at the Quality Engineer level. General knowledge of military and commercial Aerospace Quality Assurance Systems and Procedures.
• Specific experience with one or more of the following specifications; MIL-Q-9858, MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-1520,
• MIL-STD-45662, Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 21.203, NASA Handbook 5300.1, IS09001, Boeing D1-9000 or QS 9000.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations or the predecessors (DAR and ASPR) Working knowledge of geometric (ABSI Y-14.5)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficient with personal computer and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Quality Engineer desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; -reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BENEFITS

• 401K Matching (3%)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Personal and Sick Time (PTO)
• Vacation Time
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Program