Vitesse Systems · 1 day ago
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer
Carson City, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expVitesse Systems is a company dedicated to ‘Enabling Possible’ with over 55 years of innovation in hardware for satellites and military missions. They are seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure production exceeds customer expectations and complies with quality requirements, while upholding the company's core values.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Communicates customer, regulatory, and organizational requirements to assure product quality, contract compliance and customer satisfaction
Coordinates necessary personnel for internal, customer, and third-party quality system audits
Direct internal audit programs and efforts
Work collaboratively with Operations and Program Management to ensure internal, industry and customer specifications are reasonably and effectively identified and executed upon
Design Quality Plans for new and existing programs
During and at the completion of production, sign off on quality plans/work instructions and verify their completeness
Identify potential areas for improvement and follow through on implementation of process changes
Lead MRB meetings (disposition and corrective action as needed)
Maintains a corrective action system to analyze and correct nonconforming conditions and complaints
Maintains a specification database, ensuring revs are current and up to date
Develop rework processes (when necessary) with Manufacturing
Collect FAIR/Qualification documentation when needed
Work with suppliers to improve quality, reduce scrap/rework, lower cost/lead times
Identify opportunities to apply SPC analysis
Manage calibration of measuring tools (performed by outside vendor)
Issue and Process NCRs, RMAs, and other quality alert documentation
Prepare Certification Packages for production shipments
Review and approve incoming Supplier Certifications
Uphold the company core values
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent attention to detail & communication skills, both written and oral
Software proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
2 to 5 years prior Quality Engineering experience, preferably in Aerospace or Contract Manufacturing environment
Minimum 1 year exposure within an AS9100 environment. (AS9100 Lead Auditor certified desired)
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands
Experience creating in-process inspection control plans
Experience working with Engineering/Production to troubleshoot issues and defects
Experience with quality tools and methodologies in a production environment
Experience with quality improvement tools and techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) required
Ability to pass a drug screen & background check per Vitesse's pre-employment requirements
Preferred
NADCAP accreditation experience desired
Certification by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) preferred, not required
Benefits
3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
401K Employer Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
Generous Referral Program
Company
Vitesse Systems
Vitesse Systems is a supplier of complex cooling systems and communication components used in radar and data transmission applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Alty
Chief Executive Officer
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