Title:  Specialist, Quality (Inspection/Auditor) 1

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering(Calibration Lab)

Job ID: 27516

Job Location: Waco, TX; On-site

Job Schedule: 4/10 M-Thursday; May have to work Friday(8hrs)

Job Description:

The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Manager as part of the Quality Organization. This position will be responsible for the Calibration, Maintenance and Repair of a variety of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).  While in this role the Quality Engineer will ensure all site Calibrated equipment is properly maintained and calibrated to ensure accuracy in accordance with industry standards and Company processes and procedures. 

Essential Functions: 

• Develop, implement, and manage calibration procedures and processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and quality systems.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)
• Analyze calibration data and generate reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits as required to access effectiveness of applied processes and compliance to applicable industry standards and company procedures.
• Site calibration system Subject Matter Expert (SME). Provides technical support and training for Calibration systems, requirements, and techniques to other team members. 
• Conduct Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Identify defect trends, correct non-conformances. Develop preventative and corrective action plans.

• Utilize Lean methodology to continuously improve calibration methods and techniques to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain calibration database for all internal instruments and monitor due dates, perform calibrations, and maintain accurate records and documentation of all work performed. 
• Coordinate all calibration with external calibration vendors for instruments that can not be calibrated internally. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Requires a background in Quality Engineering.
• Must have the ability to thoroughly investigate quality issues in a methodical manner ultimately resulting in a report that identifies containment, root cause, and corrective and preventative actions.
• Must have excellent technical writing, oral communication, and presentation skills for reporting and briefing Customers and Sr. Leadership.
• Must be familiar with MS Office products.
• Must be familiar with Quality and Aerospace Industry Standards (ISO9001:2015, AS9100D, AS9110C CMMI, etc.). 
• Must be able to acquire a Security Clearance if required.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the principles of measurement science and the ability to use a variety of metrological techniques.
• Must be familiar with interpreting technical specifications and standards.
• Thorough understanding and use of measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, torque testers, multimeters, gauge blocks, pin gauges, etc.)

 Preferred Additional Skills: 

• Experience in a Calibration Lab or similar environment. Performing calibration on Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE).
• Quality inspection and audit experience
• An understanding of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) 8D Methodology
• Lean Six Sigma
• Familiar with DCMAINST 8210 Requirements and oversite
• Experience in performing ISO/AS9100 audits
• Certification from a recognized body (e.g., ASQ Certified Calibration Technician or Engineer) a plus