Specialist, Quality Engineering

iRF Solutions; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Narda-MITEQ seeks a Specialist, Quality Engineering in Hauppauge, NY to support the Quality Management System and drive improvements. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service and Engineering to meet customer commitments and ensure compliance.

The role emphasizes external and internal audits, RCCA investigations, and supplier collaboration while leveraging measurement tools and dimensional data to ensure traceability and excellence in aerospace microelectronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or 8+ years with an associate degree.
• Experience in an AS9100 environment.
• Knowledge of microelectronics products.
• Knowledge of mechanical blueprints & tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations, Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to address issues daily.
• Be data driven to assess processes and interpret data for continuous improvement.
• Report to Quality Manager on issues, metrics, and trends.
• Identify RCCA for nonconformances and customer complaints.
• Investigate root causes for nonconformities and develop corrective actions.
• Execute Failure Reports, CARs, SCARs and Customer Complaints with cross-functional support.
• Lead audits and support customer source inspections as needed.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters.
• Evaluate supplier selections and lead supplier audits and corrective actions.

Skills

AS9100 experience

Dimensional metrology

Mechanical drawings

Problem solving

Supplier audits

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate degree in engineering

Tools

OGP handheld measuring tools

Job description

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Specialist, Quality Engineering

Full Time Hauppauge, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1213

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Narda-MITEQ is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. Narda-MITEQ provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Narda-MITEQ designs and manufactures an extensive range of standard active and passive components, as well as custom subsystems and integrated microwave assemblies to meet the requirements found on land, sea, air and the harsh environment of space. Our global customers rely on our deep technical expertise and innovation grounded in 70 years of experience to help them meet the challenges of their next-generation military and commercial applications.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.

Job Description:

TheSpecialist, Quality Engineering is a critical role in our organization, responsible for supporting Narda-MITEQ’s Quality Management System (QMS), driving improvements, and maintaining compliance throughout the organization. As an AS9100 accredited organization, Quality has extensive visibility and prominence at Narda-MITEQ. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail oriented, a team player, and capable of working closely with Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering in meeting Narda-MITEQ’s customer commitments.

Essential Functions:

• Work with the Operations, Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to address issues daily.
• Be data driven to assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data to facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Report to the Quality Manager on Quality issues, metrics, and/or trends to support Management Reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Identify RCCA for nonconformances and customer complaints.
• Investigates the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans.
• Execute assigned Failure Reports, CARs, SCARs and Customer Complaints, leveraging help from other functions. Drive root cause analysis to ensure permanent fixes.
• Serves as guide for external third-party audits, complete FAI reports and support customer source inspection as needed.
• Serve as the primary interface to customers and suppliers for quality related matters.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on critical supplier selections and drives supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading on-site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving of supplier corrective actions.
• Answer questions and provide direction to employees on quality related topics.
• Executes AS9100 Compliance Activities (Internal and External Audits, Training).
• Conducts internal audits and work cross functionally to resolve any findings through Corrective Actions.
• Familiar with dimensional measuring equipment (OGP, handheld measuring devices, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates degree in engineering and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Previous experience working in an AS9100 environment.
• Working knowledge of microelectronics products.
• Working knowledge of mechanical blueprints & tolerances.
• Technical expertise in aerospace engineering principles, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experienced with Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS).
• Experience building an AS System.
• Six Sigma / DMAIC problem solving knowledge.
• Previous experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Familiar with industry standards such as Mil Specs 883, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Familiar with interpreting customer contract flow downs.
• Experience with governments projects, working with DLA/DCMA on onsite audits.

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Narda-MITEQ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and fairness.

Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Narda-MITEQ complies with applicable Executive Orders, including affirmative action requirements for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda-MITEQ is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, as permitted by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation to use or access the Narda-MITEQ career website due to your disability, you have the right to request such an accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Denise Nocerino at [e-mail].

Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda-MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export-controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda-MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.