Associate Quality Assurance Engineer

Sechan Electronics, Inc.; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sechan Electronics, Inc. is seeking an Associate Quality Assurance Engineer to support the Quality Engineering staff and the QA department in maintaining compliance with the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities include product release reviews, certificate of conformance creation, First Article Inspections (AS9102), CDRL/SDRL data handling, and MRB documentation. The role involves government/customer coordination and QA SME activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical field or 5+ years QA experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Ability to pass vision acuity exam per J-STD-001.

Responsibilities

• Perform product release review to assure compliance to Contractual Requirements, TDP and SOPs.
• Create Certificate of Conformance and other customer forms/data packets.
• Execute First Article Inspection in AS9102 format.
• Support data collection and reporting for CDRL/SDRL as directed by QAEs.
• Coordinate with Government and Customer Inspection personnel for QA of product and delivery/shipping.
• Conduct MRB and document disposition to support QAE.
• Support QA Engineering functions as tasked by QA Management.
• Attend project meetings (internal/external) as assigned.
• Manage Return Material Authorization (RMA) process.
• Act as SME in MRB, Shipping, GIDEP, CMM, or IFS software.
• Perform process compliance audits of manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties to drive the organization’s mission.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Initiative & deadlines

Teamwork

Statistics knowledge

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

GIDEP software

IFS software

CMM software

Job description

The Associate Quality Assurance Engineer provides support for the Quality Engineering staff as well as the quality assurance department as a whole. This individual will also support the business system improvement activities as required by the Quality Management System (QMS).

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform product release review of product and documentation to assure compliance to documented Contractual Requirements, Technical Data Package (TDP), and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Create required Certificate of Conformance and other customer required forms and data packets.
• Execute assigned tasks for First Article Inspection in AS9102 format.
• Support data collection and report creation for Contract Data Requirements Listing (CDRL) or Subcontract Data Requirements Listing (SDRL) documentation as directed by QAEs.
• Coordinate with the Government and Customer Inspection personnel for all matters of Quality Assurance of product and delivery/shipping.
• Conduct Material Review Board (MRB) and document disposition as assigned to support QAE.
• Support Quality Assurance Engineering (QAE) functions as tasked by Quality Assurance Management.
• Attend project meetings (internal/external) as assigned.
• Manage Return Material Authorization (RMA) process for items as assigned
• Perform tasks required to act as corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME). Possible areas: MRB, Shipping, GIDEP, CMM, or IFS software.
• Performs process compliance audits of manufacturing processes including product (cables, circuit card assemblies, subassemblies and complex systems, etc.) and processes (SOPs, industry and military standards, etc).
• Performs other duties as assigned to drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and abide by the values of this organization.

Skills & Abilities:

• Good communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Good customer service skills and focus required.
• Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, and to work independent and in a team environment.
• Ability to complete a wide range of tasks of moderate complexity using good technical judgement and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of statistics, probability, algebra or scientific notation.

Qualifications:

• One of the following:
  • Associates Degree in technical field, or
  • 5+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Ability to pass vision acuity exam per J-STD-001.

Work Environment:

• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day, lifting 40 lbs, and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Hours: 1st Shift; with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Office located in Lititz or Lancaster, PA facility with periodic visit to other facility.