Quality Engineering Specialist - Hybrid

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Insitu has an immediate need for a Quality Engineering Specialist to join our Quality team. This role will be responsible for:

• Seeking innovative solutions to a variety of technical problems
• Supporting suppliers and production with the flow of material through quality processes
• Supporting engineering by providing a quality perspective in technical discussions and decisions
• Working with our partners in the supply chain to promote closed loop solutions and efficient material flow

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain inspection, rejection, and measurement criteria for a variety of parts
• Lead Material Review Board (MRB) meetings that seek material dispositions for nonconforming material
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activity for a variety of technical issues and seek closed loop solutions
• Integrate with collaborative technical teams to solve a variety of problems
• Collect and analyze datasets to inform decision making around inspection criteria, nonconforming material, etc
• Monitors and reports supplier performance status
• Review engineering designs and manufacturing work instructions and provide technical feedback
• Generate, review, and manage First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102 requirements
• Establish collaborative working relationships with external entities such as, Suppliers and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) representatives
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Quality Technicians and junior Quality Engineers
• Support inspection activities when needed

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years related work experience, a master's degree with 3 or more years, or comparable mix of education and experience.
• Able to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; particularly for cables and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)
• Problem solving and analytical skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and present persuasive solutions
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; works effectively and cooperatively with others and establishes and maintains good working relationships
• Technical aptitude for learning new computer applications and for working in a highly technical environment
• Communicate effectively in person and via written forms, particularly when discussing technical details.
• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) for IPC/WHMA-A-620 & IPC-A-610 standards
• Knowledge and understanding of AS9100/ISO 9001

Preferred:

• Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) for IPC/WHMA-A-620 & IPC-A-610 standards
• Knowledge in Quality tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC, GR&R), AS9100D, ISO9001, Military Standards
• Experience with process development, implementation, and documentation
• Experience with Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T) techniques

Preferred:

• 4 or more years of experience in a Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or a similar supply chain focused technical role.
• Education or experience in electrical engineering, design, build, test, etc.

This role will be hybrid so the right candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to travel to the offices in Bingen, WA at least once per quarter; additional onsite work may be required for the first few months. As an employee travel to Bingen, WA won't be reimbursed by Insitu.

Able and willing to travel across the country to engage with and/or audit suppliers (~10%) (travel outside of the Bingen, WA area will be reimbursed by Insitu).

At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.

Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity: Insitu's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.