Level I Quality Systems Engineer

NORTH STAR SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION • Kapolei, HI

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About The Position

Supports the implementation, maintenance, and updating of the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS), and reports on QMS performance and improvement needs to Quality Management. Audits operating processes, reviews test reports for conformance to product specifications and contract requirements, investigates and addresses quality issues, and manages supplier and in-house performance using quality metrics. The role supports production and suppliers in resolving nonconforming materials and processes, supports AS9102 First Article Inspection, and may conduct IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 training for NSS personnel. Other similar or related duties may be assigned by Management.

The position reports to the Quality Supervisor, has no supervisory responsibilities, and has signature authority for MRB and Corrective Actions. It interacts with technical leads, department managers and leads, program managers, engineering staff, technicians, quality inspectors, suppliers and vendors, customers, and administrative assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.
• One to two years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work as a team player and independently.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction, process and product quality, and reliability.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis.
• In-depth understanding of technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, schematics, board files, and component data sheets.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with people at all company levels, suppliers, and customers.
• Proficiency in AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001.
• Ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information if subject to a government security investigation.

Nice To Haves

• IPC-A-610 CIT Certification.
• Experience with AS9100 certification and/or surveillance audits.
• Knowledge of Digital and Radio Frequency (RF) Technology.
• Critical analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to think strategically regarding quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Support proper implementation, maintenance, and updating of the AS9100 QMS.
• Report QMS performance and improvement needs to Quality Management.
• Audit operating processes to evaluate efficiency, competency, training, and accuracy.
• Conduct detailed, objective internal audits to identify process deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Complete audits in a timely manner and coordinate them to minimize disruption to audited personnel.
• Develop and maintain an internal audit schedule.
• Review test reports for conformance to product specifications and contract requirements.
• Investigate and conduct corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues.
• Manage supplier and in-house performance through quality metrics.
• Support in-house production and suppliers in investigating and resolving issues involving nonconforming materials and processes.
• Support AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• May conduct IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 training for NSS personnel.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management that are similar or related to the position's responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level