Quality Specialist I

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Company And Culture

Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!

Employee Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, annual profit share bonus, and 3% employer-contributed 401K plan.
• In addition, we pay 80% of your medical benefits, dental and vision packages, Employee Assistance Program and a 9/80 work schedule.

Position Summary The Quality Specialist I will be responsible for supporting the execution of the overall audit process in support of Innoflight’s Quality Management System (QMS).  This person will coordinate audits, gather findings, perform reviews and help identify improvement opportunities in the process. Other responsibilities will include departmental training, conducting audits, and being able to drive resolutions as directed by the Quality policies and procedures.  This position requires a high amount of accountability to be an effective Quality Specialist.Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operation programs and objectives.
• Provide value-added improvements by streamlining audit coordination and execution.
• Support processes to sustain existing certifications and obtain additional certifications.
• Responsible for tracking status of audits: scheduling, reporting progress, ensuring action items are appropriately assigned and actively being worked, etc.
• Assist in planning audits to include securing conference rooms, completing visitor request forms, coordinating with internal employees and outside entities.
• Organize, compile, and prepare reports and metrics used to present to management.
• Work closely with all levels of management to help ensure internal processes provide results that are in compliance with external standards and contractual requirements.
• Work with Quality management to continuously enhance the audit process efficiency and efficacy by incorporating routine self-auditing by process owners.
• Enhance the quality control system and training system.
• Develop required documentation and conduct company-wide training related to audits.
• Collect and consolidate training records to determine gaps and prevent audit findings.
• Coordinate required training based on audit results.
• Support Quality team as a liaison between auditors and auditees.
• Limited travel (<20%) to interface with suppliers for audits from a quality perspective.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Certification or Associate’s Degree is preferred.
• 6-8 years of cross-functional experience in the following areas: Coordination, Customer Service, Administrative, Planning, and Scheduling.
• Previous auditing experience preferred.
• Technical background preferred.
• Experience with business systems and database input and extraction.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Able to integrate quickly, communicate well, facilitate/lead; hit the ground running.
• Enjoy working in a growth-orientated and high-energy environment.
• Effective communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to details and talents for accuracy and precision.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required prolonged periods in stationary position at a desk entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to move, position self, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers, far visual acuity, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Hourly Rate

$31.25 - $38.50 per hour

However, Innoflight considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Employees may be eligible for profit sharing and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Innoflight provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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.

Innoflight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, dedicated to maintaining a safe, workplace environment free of discrimination and harassment, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

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