Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Description

U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required.

This position is in-person.  

The Quality Specialist will support the operation of the AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS) of the RF Products team. This role will report directly to the Quality Manager and will contribute significantly to upholding the quality of our manufacturing processes. A successful candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, a motivation for continuous improvement, and an attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate closely with Project Managers to ensure compliance with delegated quality requirements
• Conduct quality reviews for controlled documentation
• Assist with third party and internal audits including performance of root cause evaluations and enacting corrective action plans
• Track and consolidate KPI data including supplier performance, team funding projections, and nonconformance rates
• Manage the creation, review, and retention of a wide variety of controlled documents in support of the QMS and customer requirements, including first article inspection reports, configuration management reports, nonconforming material records, process deviations, build records, customer data reports, and meeting minutes
• Identify improvements to existing processes and support improvement effectivity reviews
• Lead the management of approved suppliers including evaluation and approval of prospective suppliers, engagement with project managers on active orders, issuance and tracking of supplier corrective actions, performance of supplier audits
• Track changes to required standards (e.g., customer quality requirements documents, AS9102, AS5553, EIA-649, etc.) and assist with updating internal processes for continued compliance

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree: Business, engineering, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience
• Previous experience working under a QMS, ISO 9001 or AS9100 preferred
• Proficient in crafting presentations, handling spreadsheets, preparing reports, and composing procedures
• using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications
• Showcase strong organizational skills and a consistent approach to planning
• Able to communicate and facilitate collaboration of cross-discipline team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess an in-depth understanding of AS9100
• Experience in a low volume aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience in procurement

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

• Competitive Industry Pay
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Dental and Vision Coverage Options
• Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Life and Disability Insurance  
• Paid Parental Leave

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

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