Quality Specialist II

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is seeking a Quality Specialist II in Middletown, CT to manage moderately complex quality assurance programs and functions. You will interpret blueprints and mil-specs, develop inspection plans, and monitor master plans to ensure milestones and contract objectives are met.

The role requires strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration and leadership on quality issues affecting customers and internal programs, with training delivery as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of quality assurance experience.
• High school education with two years of college-equivalent education or certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to accomplish program objectives that support schedule and meet contract objectives.
• Work with and interpret blueprints, drawings and mil-specs in accordance with government and/or customer contract requirements.
• Develop inspection plans related to drawing and contract requirements.
• Monitor status of master plan and all related department plans and schedules to ensure milestones are accomplished.
• Identify problems in the program and coordinate corrective actions with other departments.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school education + 2 years college equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

MRP systems

Job description

Quality Specialist II

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for an Quality Specialist II in Middletown, CT. This role is responsible for the management of moderately complex or single quality assurance engineering program or functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to accomplish program objectives that support schedule and meet contract objectives.
• Work with and interpret blueprints, drawings and mil-specs in accordance with government and/or customer contract requirements.
• Develop inspection plans related to drawing and contract requirements.
• Monitor status of master plan and all related department plans and schedules to ensure milestones are accomplished.
• Identify problems in the program, primarily related but not restricted to Machine shop activities, and assure a plan is developed in coordination with other operating departments for implementing corrective actions. Initiate and oversee corrective action(s), if appropriate.
• Provide leadership on quality issues concerning both customers and internal programs to assure effective cause, corrective and preventive action; monitor for continued effectiveness.
• Participate in program reviews and product cell meetings.
• Provide recommendations for improved contractual performance.
• Serve as liaison between customers and management to ensure customer programmatic requirements, cost and schedule are maintained.
• May be required to develop and present quality and reliability issues/concerns to customers.
• Assist in the development and presentation of training programs, as needed.
• Follow standard departmental and company procedures as outlined by management.
• In addition to the above duties will also include assisting with training of new and current employees.
• Also assist with performing in-process and First Article Inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education plus additional education, training or certifications equal to 2 years of college.
• 5 to 7 years of quality assurance experience.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on excel and presentation application software as well as familiarity with MRP type systems.

Hourly pay range: $36.92-53.08

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with employer matching contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on - delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.

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