Qa Associate Jobs in Frederick, MD (NOW HIRING)

OUR COMPANY

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position drives continuous quality improvement and leads the team of QC inspectors & technicians in the production area.  Also, ensures Company quality objectives are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned.

· Responsible for hiring, oversight, training, development and appraisal of departmental staff, including incoming QC inspectors, AOI/xray operators, final QC inspectors, quality technicians, and quality engineers

· Direct day-to-day activities and priorities of quality team members

· Ensure compliance with electronics manufacturing IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards

· Oversee completion of first article inspection reports and certifications of conformance from quality department personnel in a thorough and timely manner

· Ensure that standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation are maintained and adhered to

· Participate during third party audits with BSI, customers, UL, etc.

· Analyze and report on departmental level quality data

· Document and initiate corrective action and risk analysis

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

· Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university is required

· 3+ years of experience in an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company

· 3+ years of Quality management experience

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS

· Prior experience working with and/or implementing an AS9100 program is preferred

· Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001

· Knowledge of quality processes and standards

· Excellent communication and organizational skills, professional disposition and strong managerial skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

· Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines with changing priorities and schedules

· Strong initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use vision. Employee must have the use of hands to finger and to handle pulling, lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 20 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision for reading and analyzing documents.

Environment Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hazards (chemical, mechanical, and / or radiant energy). The employee may be required to wear protective clothing such as heel straps and a lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All of the work will be performed indoors.

ACDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by the law.