Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 3 hours ago
Quality Assurance Specialist
Moorpark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic and non-energetic system solutions for aerospace, satellite, and defense customers. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support a team of Quality Engineers by coordinating, reviewing, and approving quality documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Generate First Article Inspection Reports (FAI/FAIR), with QE input and oversight
Monitor progress of Shop Orders in IFS ERP system to ensure documentation errors are caught and corrected in a timely manner
Review manufacturing build records and inspection reports to ensure records are complete and correct
Create and appropriately redact quality record packages for customers, including: EIDP (End Item Data Package), and other pre-shipment paperwork
Generate and sign Certificates of Conformance
Generate quality pareto graphs for monthly value stream management review
As part of our Continuous Improvement culture, develop processes to better manage our build records, and automate mistake-proofing where practical
Under the guidance of the QE, revise Inspection Plans and other manufacturing instructions
Participate in internal and customer quality system and safety audits
Qualification
Required
High School or equivalent G.E.D. required. An ideal candidate would have an Associates or Bachelors degree in engineering technology, manufacturing or business
3--5 years of experience as an inspector or quality professional in an aerospace, defense or medical environment
Experience in a production/manufacturing team environment
Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel graphs, calculations and conditional formatting; Word revision tracking; ideally some familiarity with Microsoft Project
Good electronic organization / file structure navigation skills, general computer savviness
Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings
Experience with quality documentation
Knowledge of a Quality Management System, including configuration management and document control
Experience reviewing and revising documentation
Willingness to work on a manufacturing shop floor (steel toed shoes and safety glasses) as needed
Ability to lift 20 lbs
Preferred
Experience generating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
Experience with an ERP system
Familiar with an AS9100/ISO9000 environment
Working knowledge of attribute and variable inspection tools/methods
Familiarity with inspection methods, or prior inspection experience
Company
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brendan Walsh
President & CEO
Stacey Payne
INSPECTOR
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