Quality Specialist

About the role

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic. Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

This position inspects incoming, in-process, and final components and products for conformance to specifications, performs visual, mechanical, and selected electrical measurements, maintains IPC-A-610 certification, reviews customer purchase orders and specifications, provides feedback on non-conforming product, supports quality engineers, evaluates customer returns, participates on cross-functional teams, prepares documentation for source inspections, prepares First Article Inspection reports per AS9102, serves as an internal auditor, and participates in problem-solving activities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming, in-process, and final components and products for conformance to specifications
• Perform visual inspection, mechanical measurements, and selected electrical measurements
• Maintain certification as an IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist
• Review customer purchase order requirements and specifications to ensure company actions and documentation meet those requirements
• Provide feedback to Product Line leadership and personnel regarding non-conforming in-process and final product and documentation
• Provide quality support to Product Lines and Manufacturing Support Groups, including input for corrective actions and process improvements
• Provide support to Quality Engineers
• Evaluate customer returns and provide input to Quality Engineers and Product Line leadership regarding disposition and corrective action
• Participate as quality representative on cross-functional teams
• Prepare product and documentation for customer pre-cap and final source inspection
• Prepare and submit source inspection requests via email or customer portals
• Support source inspection visits and work with source inspectors to resolve issues
• Prepare First Article Inspection reports in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements
• Participate as an internal auditor
• Participate in problem-solving activities to support Product Lines and company departments

Requirements

Required:

• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
• Able to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of personnel in the company
• Able to perform daily work assignments with limited supervision, both independently and as a team member

Desired:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1+ years in a manufacturing environment, with focus in mechanical, electrical, or other technical disciplines
• Working knowledge of Quality systems, procedures, specifications, and organization including knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, Lean Principles, Quality Tools

Pay

Pay Range: USD 21 – 24 Hourly. This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in the applicable bonus plan. Pay is determined by several job-related, non-discriminatory factors including the position’s responsibilities, candidate’s work experience, education/training, location, and key skills needed. Pay is one component of the Total Rewards package.

Benefits

• 401(K) Savings Plan with Employer Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Adoption, Surrogacy, and Fertility Benefits and Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental, Military, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leaves of Absence
• Paid Time Off, including up to 10 Paid Holidays per calendar year based on schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours annually (or as provided under state/local laws)
• Tuition Assistance
• Business Travel Services
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program including Company Paid Counseling Sessions and Legal