Quality Engineer I (Nc)

OUR COMPANY

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people.  We're here to do more than simply build "widgets".  Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations.  We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the Quality Manager to implement, maintain and improve the quality management system (QMS). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES

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 of the job.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Interface in a professional manner with all other functions within the organization and with customers and suppliers on all types of quality-related issues.
• Analyze and investigate product complaints or reported quality issues with a goal of mitigating effects and preventing recurrence.
• Perform root cause analysis and preventive/corrective action activities. 
• Perform risk analysis.
• Perform inspection and testing activities to determine compliance to requirements.
• Develop and implement processes that focus on scrap and rework reduction.
• Participate in MRB activities.
• Recommend improvements to support company quality objectives and a continual improvement philosophy.
• Perform contract/specification review activities.
• Assist purchasing department efforts in supplier quality assurance and provide input/criteria for supplier sourcing.
• Provide training to other personnel.
• Create AS9102 first article inspection reports and any other reports, presentations, procedures, or documents required by the QMS.
• Assist in the RMA process.
• Help ensure AS9100, ISO 9001, and ESD S20.20 compliance, including performing internal and supplier audits, and hosting auditors.
• Cross-train on other QA/QC jobs to provide support and coverage during absences, peak workloads, etc.
• Be open to learning new things.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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 of the job.

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in a manufacturing discipline/technical field (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc.) is preferred
• Associate’s degree or equivalent is required
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a quality-related position in a manufacturing environment.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS

• Functional knowledge of Electronics Manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Knowledge of IPC-610 and/or J-STD-001, CIS or CIT certification is a plus.
• ASQ certification is a plus.
• Experience in the use of a wide range of quality tools, terminology, methods, statistical techniques, sampling plans, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management system standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with clients, employees and management
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to read and understand standards, drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with basic measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, microscopes, multimeters, etc.

BENEFITS

• Five (5) weeks PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hazards (chemical, mechanical, and/or radiant energy). The employee may be required to wear protective clothing such as heel straps and a lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All of the work will be performed indoors.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/M/F/DISABILITY/VET