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 more than 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 an exhaustive list of all essential functions, duties, or skills required for this role. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties at any time.
The Associate, Quality Engineer 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 Duties and 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.
- Investigates the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans.
- Execute Assigned First Article Inspections (FIA’s), Failure Reports (FR’s), Customer Corrective Action Requests (SCAR’s) and Customer Complaints, leveraging help from other functions. Drive root cause analysis to ensure permanent fixes.
- Assists with Material Review Board (MRB).
- Answer questions and provide direction to inspectors on quality related topics.
- Supports internal audits and work cross functionally to resolve any findings through Corrective Actions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experienced with Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS).
- Working knowledge of AS9100.
- Six Sigma / DMAIC problem solving knowledge preferred.
- Familiarity with requirements of IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, J-STD-001 highly desired but not required.
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 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.
Salary range
- $80,000 - $93,000 per year