Quality Systems Specialist, Aerospace - KC Location

Quality Systems Specialist, Aerospace – KC Location

Posted On : 02 / 06 / 2025

Evans Evco, a division of Budnick Converting, Inc., located in Kansas City, MO, is a privately held and female-owned corporation. Evans Evco primarily focuses on specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams, and the distribution of packaging materials. The Evans Evco division primarily serves the Aerospace, Electronics, Medical, and General Industrial markets. Budnick Converting, headquartered in Columbia, IL, is on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 cutting, slitting, laminating, printing, and spooling machines to convert materials into labor-saving customized parts.

Department : Quality Reports to : Quality Systems Manager

FLSA Class : Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE : Provide support and assistance to the Budnick staff at the Kansas City Evans Evco location through all phases of the quality control systems program development and implementation; meeting the AS9100 Standard and serving as the Quality Specialist at the KC location. The role involves evaluating the company's systems & processes by analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, developing quality standards, and implementing corrective actions.

QUANTITATIVE DATA : Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for 60% of the time, with the remainder to be spent on the plant floor. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This position requires frequent communication with customers, vendors, and other employees; candidates must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must have a firm grasp of measurement devices including, but not limited to; calipers, micrometers, and rulers / tape measurers. Must have the ability to visually inspect parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for maintaining the company's certification to the AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Serves as the backup to the Quality Systems Manager.
• Assist in managing and reviewing customer contract clauses per AS9100D 8.4.3. Ensure capture and flow down requirements are met on specific sales orders and purchase orders.
• Maintain / assist in supporting the Customer Feedback System. Responsible for customer returns, evaluating products, working with department managers on establishing root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA). Responsible for documenting & analyzing all customer feedback and corrective actions.
• Perform / assist in completing vendor returns and generating all paperwork related to vendor returns including internal non-conformances, reporting information to vendors, requesting return authorization, requesting and maintaining supplier corrective action reports (SCAR), and requesting credits.
• Maintain / assist in sustaining the internal auditing program. Schedule internal audits, conduct follow-up on internal audits, report corrective actions and root causes, and conduct audits.
• Perform / assist in managing external vendor audits. Coordinate with supply chain teams and schedule vendor site visits as necessary.
• Perform inspections of in-process / returned materials to verify compliance with material specifications. Conduct first article inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102.
• Maintain / assist in preserving document and data control of all QMS documents. Assist in creating, implementing, and managing quality work instruction files, updating when required by corrective actions or production.
• Responsible for assisting in identifying areas for process improvements throughout the company. Actively participates in quality meetings to implement process improvements. Provide suggestions for Kaizen activities and facilitate those events, including training.
• Assist with training employees and new hires on the Quality Systems, Quality Objectives, and the Quality Policy.
• Conduct regular reviews of key quality metrics, including non-conformance, defect rates, and customer complaints, and implement strategies for continuous improvement utilizing this data.
• Maintain calibration schedules in cooperation with the maintenance department.
• Request, create and / or file certificates of conformance, certificates of analysis from vendors, and other vendor-related quality documentation.
• Perform duties safely and maintain a high level of safety awareness.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Skills : Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required. Good organizational and problem-solving skills are a must. Should have a working competency with all office equipment. Strong computer skills required – must have intermediate level of Microsoft Word and Excel skills, and some experience utilizing an ERP system within a manufacturing environment.

Ability : Conduct business in a professional, positive, and courteous manner. Listen effectively, respond clearly, write legibly, and read a variety of written orders / instructions. Ability to work on multiple projects within different departments at the same time, managing your time wisely with multiple interruptions.

Education : High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree and knowledge of the ISO 9001 & AS9100 Quality Management System preferred. Certification through the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is a plus. Coursework in Microsoft Word and Excel software is also desired.

Experience : 5+ years' service at Budnick Converting, Inc., in Quality System / Assurance or equivalent experience at another company in a comparable position.

HOURS : 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm, Monday – Friday. In-office position.

STARTING SALARY : $62,400 – $72,800 annual salary paid bi-weekly. Salary range can vary based on experience.

BENEFITS : We offer a full-benefit package including the following benefits that are paid 100% by the company : PTO, holidays, $25,000 of life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer medical (premium cost shared with the company), dental & vision insurance, and a 401K retirement plan with a company match of 25% of the 1st 6% the employee contributes. Profit sharing starts after an employee has been with the company for 3 full years.

Interested Candidates should apply on-line at www.budnick.com , under About Us - Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Evans Evco, a Division of Budnick Converting, Inc.

Location : 340 Parkway Drive

Columbia, IL 62236

Hours :

M-F 8am - 4 : 30pm CST

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