Quality Administrator

Job Overview 

   Reports to:: Quality Supervisor

    Location:: Everett, WA 

    Type::  Full-Time, non-exempt (hourly) 

     Schedule:: All

    Valence Surface Technologies production is open 24 hours per day. 

Essential Functions:: 

• Thorough understanding of quality assurance/control & chemical processing philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer satisfaction, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics.
• Have a thorough understanding of management systems, including the development, documentation, and implementation of these systems with respect to domestic standards or requirements.
• Create, implement and maintain standard processing, equipment matrices, and procedures to support compliance of flow-down through requirements planning, product realization planning, and associated activities.
• Create, implement and verify the accuracy of standard process trees within materials requirements planning (MRP) systems and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure process tree consistency and accuracy for like processes/approvals at each plant during the initial deployment of the MRP system.
• Perform internal audits and the development of operational and quality procedures to support the qualification of new processes and approvals.
• Develop and have a thorough understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up. 
• Create and Support quality programs, including tracking, analyzing, and reporting results, including the use of problem-solving methods to promote continual improvement.
• Support product and process quality in accordance with established quality principles, planning processes, material control, acceptance sampling, and measurement systems. 
• Be able to support quality product applications in chemical processing, nondestructive testing, & surface enhancement processes and activities.
• Support each of the quality functions with flexibility to step in as needed to ensure on-time delivery
• Have a thorough understanding of and ability to implement problem-solving and lean quality improvement tools and techniques. 
• Be able to acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods across a spectrum of business environments to facilitate and implement process analysis and improvements. 
• Have a thorough understanding and be able to implement risk analysis philosophies/methodologies and their applications.
•  Have a thorough understanding and be able to implement readiness processes and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Compensation Range $17.50 to $ 29.16 per hour (DOE) 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• 7 Holidays and 2 Floater Holiday
• On-the-job training
• Join a great company with opportunities for growth!  

Qualifications:  

• Accountability -Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy -Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Applied Learning -Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral -Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conflict Resolution -Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented -Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making -Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ethical -Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity -Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative -Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment -The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving -Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude -Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management -Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Tactful -Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Self Motivated -Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Safety Awareness -Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Resilient -Ability to recover from, or adjust to, misfortune or setbacks.
• Research Skills -Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.

Skills & Abilities: 

Education - High School degree is required. Bachelor's degree preferred (field of study engineering)

Experience - 0 plus years of experience in Quality surface finishing, computer programming platforms, SPC programs, and simulators 

Computer Skills - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office  

Physical Demands:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 -2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% -66% of the time (2.5 -5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand O
Walk O
Sit C
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward C
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Grasp O
Speak F
Lift/Carry:
10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs O
21-50 lbs O
Push/Pull:
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs O
26-40 lbs O

WorkEnvironment

Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by Company).

Application Process:

Please apply at Aerospace Metal Finishing Careers | Aerospace Jobs (valencesurfacetech.com) with up-to-date work history and contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, one of our recruiters will reach out to you to learn more about your experience and tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits.   

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Valence Surface Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  Additionally, Valence Surface Technologies participates in the E-Verify program to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.