Sr. Specialist, Quality Engineering

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.

The Sr.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 Sales, Engineering, Finance, Inspection, Operations, 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.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and utilize Fishbone and 5-Why analyses.
• 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.
• Coordinates Material Review Board (MRB).
• 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 and quality inspectors 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.
• Create and document Quality Management System processes.
• Familiar with dimensional measuring equipment (OGP, handheld measuring devices, etc.)
• Any additional assignments by your manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Previous experience working in an AS9100 environment.
• Working knowledge of microelectronics products.
• Working knowledge of mechanical blueprints & tolerances.
• Ability to interface with and effectively communicate with a broad range of customers, cross-functional teams and executive management.
• Have professional communication and presence.
• Technical expertise in aerospace engineering principles, attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
• Experience building and sustaining an AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Previous experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Working knowledge with industry standards including Mil-Std-883, IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• Experience interpreting customer contract flow downs.
• Experience with governments projects and working with DCMA audits.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security level clearance.

Please be aware 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 providing a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensuring all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. Narda-MITEQ maintains a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, and we ensure that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to compliance with Executive Orders, including ensuring affirmative action for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda-MITEQ is a drug-free workplace and may 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 denise.nocerino@nardamiteq.com.

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.