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New Directions · 2 months ago

Quality Assurance Engineer - Electro-mechanical

Point Mugu, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $94K/yr

8+ years exp

New Directions Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer specializing in electro-mechanical systems. The role involves ensuring the quality and compliance of products by developing and maintaining quality systems, collaborating with various teams to prevent defects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

EducationFitnessHealth Care

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Receive, initiate, and track repair orders

Maintain spare parts inventory

Provide the lead communications with fleet operators regarding product repairs orders

Conduct receiving inspection, coordinate repair, and acceptance, and complete appropriate documentation

Develop, implement, lead, and maintain a quality management system (QMS) via ISO 9001 certification principles

Function as primary liaison for various customers in order to resolve quality issues, ensure appropriate flow down of quality requirements, inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, communication, and ensure customer satisfaction

Provide quality coaching to staff, peers, associates, and management team, enhancing skills in efficient execution of procedures to drive improved customer satisfaction

Coordinate internal quality audits and report status of QMS compliance to management

Participate in cross-functional teams to implement Operational Excellence Initiatives (6 Sigma, Continuous Flow Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, etc

Provide status of internal and external corrective actions, ensure responses are adequate to prevent recurrence of nonconformance and report progress to management

Qualification

Quality Management SystemISO 9001Six SigmaLean ManufacturingERP SoftwareMRP SoftwareQuality InspectionsProblem-solvingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

MUST BE A US CITIZEN AND HAVE A DOD SECURITY CLEARANCE

MS degree or a BS degree with a minimum of 10 years' subject matter expertise in the technical labor category and a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the areas of quality inspections and acceptance

Experience in the use of computer-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software systems

Experience in conducting FAI and quality inspections on prototype and production electro-mechanical assemblies, subassemblies and components IAW contractual timelines

Experience in developing and implementing a department level quality management system with processes, roles and responsibilities and checklists

Develop and implement inspection processes and standards

Maintain clear and accurate records of inspections, rework, and acceptance of items received for acceptance

Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; manufacturing and integration process controls; solid organizations skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization

Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines

Strong computer skills are necessary, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project

This is a hands-on position that takes someone who can roll up their sleeves and solve critical issues in a timely manner while balancing long-term improvement initiatives