JUNIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

Salary Range: $80,000-$91,500
Starting salary is DOE

Why join the General Micro Systems team?

Since its inception in 1979, General Micro Systems has been a leader in the embedded computing market, becoming the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. We are proud to be able to outpace the market with innovations and products that continue to leave their mark on the industry. GMS strives to provide customers with the solutions they need - at the lowest possible price without compromising quality or customer service The expertise of our GMS team and our commitment to utilizing modern technologies in product development have resulted in media recognition for our innovations and more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all our competitors combined.

We pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment where employees respect and support each other, and employee growth and development are supported by management.

What we offer full-time employees:

Summary

Provide quality assurance support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100D QMS
• Participate in resolving quality issues by identifying problems, examining solution options, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
• Effectively communicate and reinforce GMS’ commitment to quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with GMS’ customers’ quality and engineering personnel to determine critical part features and review manufacturability of design.
• Review customers’ requirements Quality Notes (Q Notes) and alert Sales and Engineering of possible exceptional Q-Notes
• Facilitate and promote the use of appropriate problem-solving techniques for effective root cause analysis and successful corrective action.
• Participate in PFMEA and DFMEA analysis.
• Coordinate with Senior Quality Engineers to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Participate in quality reporting and management review process when needed.
• Interact with Materials, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and all Manufacturing functions.
• Interact with all levels of customers’ QA, Contract Manufacturers and all suppliers including issuing and responding to SCARs.
• Participate in suppliers’ audits.
• Conduct Internal Audits and report findings.
• Participate in DQS Audits as required.
• Perform FAI on product from Turnkey Suppliers and in-house production and generate the AS9102 report.
• Help create Inspection Guides for product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors in applicable field and 2-5 years of experience in the field of Quality
• Experience with ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D
• IPC-A-610 certified required, J-STD-001 certified preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Inspections and manufacturing preferred
• Experience in the electronics / electro-mechanical industry.
• Current knowledge of all manufacturing ISO, FAR, DFAR, ITAR advantage
• Certified ISO 9001 and AS9100D preferred.

Qualification Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems.
• Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments.
• Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects.
• Must report to work at the scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences.
• Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior and maintain satisfactory performance consistent with expectations of the position and GMS policies.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with executives, colleagues, and individuals, internal or external
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Must remain poised, professional, and diplomatic under pressure.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must possess the ability and desire to encourage and facilitate a positive and productive work environment for all employees.
• Must be able to work ON-SITE the standard 8 AM-5 PM, Monday – Friday schedule and additional hours as necessary.
• Limited travel required.

Physical Requirements

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, and lift up to 30 lbs. with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel or type and utilize a telephone, copier, printer, computer, calculator, mouse, keyboard and monitor to perform daily duties. The employee regularly engages in personal interaction with company personnel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus and utilize a computer monitor under fluorescent lighting and/or daylight where applicable.

Work Environment

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

• The employee performs duties at a desk under florescent lighting.
• The employee may occasionally work at a workbench in an ESD lab area.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

Must be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, or currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without current or future employment sponsorship.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Post offer applicants must pass a drug screen test. If required, must pass a background check and/or have the ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

General Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. GMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMS encourages applicants of all ages.