Mechanical Quality Assurance Specialist

Grimm Co; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Invariant Corporation is seeking a talented Mechanical Quality Assurance Specialist to maintain ISO 9001 compliant QMS and ensure products meet customer expectations. The role involves performing CMM and manual inspections, maintaining component traceability, and supporting continuous improvement across departments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of quality lab experience or a relevant degree, strong problem-solving, leadership and collaboration skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Degree or 5+ years in AS9100/ISO9001 quality lab
• 5+ years programming and operating a CMM
• Manual inspection to verify hardware compliance
• Cross-department collaboration to enforce quality practices
• Experience in change management and quality initiatives
• Independent worker with good judgment and leadership
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support the improvement/sustainment of the QMS
• Perform receipt inspection against PO and drawing requirements
• Maintain traceability of purchased and manufactured hardware components
• Perform CMM inspections of in-process and final machined parts
• Assist with packaging/labeling/part marking finished parts
• Support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives
• Assist root cause and corrective action investigations
• Collaborate with Hardware/Software development, field ops, data analysts, and contract manufacturers
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Skills

Quality management

CMM programming

Manual inspection

Cross-department collaboration

Change management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Quality-related degree or AS9100/ISO9001 experience

Tools

Verisurf software

CMM tools

Job description

Invariant Corporation is seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Quality Assurance Specialist to help us continue to provide high-quality products as we expand our offerings to our government customers.

The Mechanical Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for mechanical quality assurance functions, assisting in the maintenance and sustainment of our ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System. The individual will ensure that the products our customers receive will consistently be free of defects and exceed customer expectations.

Duties Include:

• Support the improvement/sustainment of our QMS.
• Perform receipt inspection against PO requirements and drawing requirements, as applicable.
• Support maintaining traceability of purchased and manufactured hardware components.
• Perform both manual and CMM inspections of in-process and final inspections of machined parts.
• Support packaging machined parts for outside processing, as needed.
• Support packaging/labeling/part marking finished parts, as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Assist with root cause and corrective action investigations and help implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Work cooperatively with Hardware/Software development, field operations, data analysts, and contract manufacturers, as needed.
• Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess a degree from an accredited university with a focus in Quality, Business, Operations Management, or related field or 5+ years of related work experience in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 compliant quality lab within aerospace or manufacturing industries.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 5+ years programming and operating a CMM.
• Candidate must be able to use manual inspection techniques to be able to inspect features necessary to verify hardware compliance.
• Ability to assist with cross-departmental collaboration to enforce and enhance quality management practices.
• Experience in change management and driving organizational adoption of quality initiatives.
• Ability to interact professionally in a small, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment with co-workers, management, and client.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Visio)
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Audit experience in manufacturing and services environment.
• Experience troubleshooting nonconformances and working with customers, suppliers, and engineers for improvements.
• Experience in participating in quality investigations, undertaking root cause analysis, developing corrective action plans, and ensuring the effectiveness of actions undertaken.
• Experience with DoD related work.
• Experience with Verisurf software or equivalent.
• Sitting for extended periods of time at desk, in telecoms/meetings with peers, management.
• Ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at customer worksites and Invariant facilities during travel.

Equipment And Machines

• Requires ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, printer, copier, and other general office equipment.
• Requires ability to operate a CMM and program with Verisurf CMM software (or equivalent).
• Normal workday is from 7:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Alternate work schedule can be negotiated.
• Support will be provided as needed during this time frame, but small efforts may be required at any time to support operations.

Other Essential Functions

• Obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

This position is expected to be performed only in the state of Alabama.

Subject to the provisions of Code of Alabama§ 40-18-370, the Company shall give good faith consideration to Alabama residents for employment at the Project.

Invariant Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - minorities/males/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.