Quality Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Discover your career's true potential at Advanced Programs Inc. (API), leaders in national security solutions since 1969! Join our dynamic, close-knit team, where innovation meets impact. Our agile, flexible work environment not only drives professional growth but also nurtures personal development. At API, you're not just an employee; you're part of a legacy where impactful contributions thrive in a vibrant, supportive setting. Elevate your career and experience the power of a small, collaborative team with big opportunities!

Join us as we revolutionize national security, responding swiftly to customer needs, and forging ahead with cutting-edge solutions. At API, we don't just meet expectations; we exceed them, creating a legacy of success in the ever-evolving landscape of intelligence, defense, and foreign affairs. This is your chance to be part of something extraordinary!

SUMMARY

Quality Engineer III is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet quality standards, involving a blend of testing, analysis, and improvement. They Design and implement quality control measures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance product quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Is the Quality System Manager for the facilities ISO 9001 : 2015 Quality Management System.

Plans and manages the required yearly ISO 9001-2015 internal audit of the quality management system. Recruits and supports the Internal auditor team.

Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes / standards.

Performs quality engineering reviews of design and development projects for compliance with design requirements (PRD), company standard operational procedures, as well as industrial quality standards.

Develops and executes quality control plans which include creating inspection processes and procedures, tests, as well as data collection requirements to ensure products and or services meet specified quality standards.

Develops Accessibility Conformance Reports as needed.

Analyzes data and identifies areas for improvement. Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods and analytical skills to pinpoint areas where product quality can be enhanced and analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes for effectiveness

Prepares and presents reports related to quality assurance activities to communicate significant issues or developments. Provides recommended process improvements to management

Manages the Material Review Board (MRB) process for evaluating nonconforming material. Oversee the facilities quality corrective action process.

Communicates quality concerns and non-conformances with suppliers and vendors.

Supports Lab Audit meetings. Generates and communicating a weekly Lab audit schedule.

Performs detail analysis and problem solving for failures discovered during TEMPEST QA Audit testing.

Support weekly Quality meetings with the QC team to review and discuss pertinent information concerning customer orders in the shipping forecast.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 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.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or eight to ten years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Maintain ISO 9001-200 Lead Auditor Certification.

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. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ignite your future with us and experience an unparalleled benefits package! Enjoy 401(k) with matching, where your future is our priority. Revel in affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance that won't break the bank. Our employee assistance program, exclusive discounts, flexible spending accounts, and company paid disability and life insurances add to the appeal. Take advantage of our generous paid time off while also investing in your growth with professional development support and tuition reimbursement. Join us and thrive with benefits that go beyond the ordinary!

API is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

The likely salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, API considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.