Junior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in promoting quality initiatives to ensure appropriate documentation and design controls.
• Support the coordination of quality system procedures and documentation to align with the Company's quality objectives.
• Participate in the design review process as needed.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering departments to ensure suppliers meet the Company's quality requirements.
• Aid in investigations related to quality issues, working with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to develop countermeasures and respond to customers as needed.

Competencies:  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:  This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Some experience or relevant training in a quality role within the electronics assembly industry.

Educational background in a related technical field or experience as an electronic assembly technician.

EXPERIENCE:  Entry level or some practical experience in a relevant field is necessary, supported by engineering schooling or technical experience as a technician.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school. Combination of school and experience will be considered.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. 

COMPUTER SKILLS:  Ability to navigate and use internet/intranet and other programs such as the MS Office package including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access, or Company-wide cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Understanding of mathematical concepts

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of basic manufacturing processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The following are physical labor characteristics associated with this job.

• Standing – Under 1/3 of day
• Walking – Under 1/3 of day
• Sitting – Under 1/3 of day
• Talking or hearing – Over 2/3 of day
• Using hands to handle or feel – 1/3 to 2/3's of day
• Reaching with hands and arms - Under 1/3 of day
• Kneeling or crouching – Under 1/3 of day

Amount of time spent lifting:

• Up to 10 lbs. – 1/3-2/3 of day
• Up to 25 lbs. – Under 1/3 of day

Vision requirements:

• Close vision (clear vision at 10-20 inches)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The following are characteristics associated with the environment in which this job is typically performed.

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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