Quality Specialist 1 (6324)

SubCom•Newington, NH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required
Must have 3-5 years’ experience in optical and electrical testing of integrated systems.
Must be able to pass a written, job related test.
Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
Possess the mathematical skills required to work with conversion factors, formulas and other related functions.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Positive communication style, along with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Proficient verbal and written skills which allow for accurate explanations of all situations you are responsible to manage.
Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day.
Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.
Ability to work any shift, including days, evening, nights, and weekends as determined by Supervisor.
Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency

Nice To Haves

associate degree with a focus on electrical or electronics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and communicates with team members in a positive manner.
Assigns daily tasks and oversees the safety and quality of work performed
Proficient in all aspects of electrical and optical cable testing
Successfully performs system-level testing of integrated electronics
Analyze results and ensure compliance with specifications
Safely operates various hand and power tools for preparing cable ends for test
Generates failure reports to track non-compliances
Interfaces with manufacturing, quality, management, and customer representatives professionally and respectfully
Follows verbal and written instructions, accepts increased responsibility, and is accountable for his/her actions
Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices
Maintains a good safety record, has a working knowledge of the behavioral based safety initiatives and accepts the responsibility to communicate unsafe situations
Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment
Training resource for other employees
While interacting with customers and visitors, represents the Company in a positive manner
Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives)
Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner
Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required
Other duties as assigned.