Specialist, Quality Engineering (ID: 1213)

The Narda Microwave Corporation; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Narda Microwave Corporation is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineering to support QMS, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance across the organization. This role interfaces with Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering to meet customer commitments.

The position requires self-motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a busy manufacturing environment, including coordination of internal and external audits and corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary with 8+ years.
• AS9100 environment experience.
• Working knowledge of microelectronics products.
• Working knowledge of mechanical blueprints & tolerances.
• Strong technical aerospace engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations, Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to address issues daily.
• Data-driven process assessment and measurement for continuous improvement.
• Report to Quality Manager on issues, metrics and trends.
• Identify RCCA for nonconformances and customer complaints.
• Investigate discrepancies and develop corrective actions.
• Lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate MRB and support audits.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters.
• Evaluate supplier selections and drive supplier improvements.
• Provide guidance to employees on quality topics.
• Perform AS9100 compliance activities and internal audits.
• Resolve findings through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Six Sigma / DMAIC

AS9100 knowledge

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate degree in engineering

Graduate degree in engineering

Job description

Salary Range

$110,000 - $125,000 a year

Job Description

The Specialist, 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.
• Investigate 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.
• Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB).
• Serve 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 drive supplier continuous improvement processes, including leading on‑site audits, evaluating prototypes, and reviewing and approving supplier corrective actions.
• Answer questions and provide direction to employees on quality related topics.
• Execute AS9100 Compliance Activities (Internal and External Audits, Training).
• Conduct 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 government projects, working with DLA/DCMA on onsite audits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

We are a drug‑free workplace and conduct 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.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.