Quality Engineer

Micross Components () is a leading global provider of distributed and specialty electronic components for military, space, medical, and demanding industrial applications. Operating as a single source for high reliability and state-of-the-art electronics, Micross' solutions range from bare die and wafer processing to advanced and custom packaging to component modifications and related interconnect offerings. With ambitious private equity ownership and strong commercial momentum, Micross seeks to further strengthen its operational process capabilities, with the Process Improvement function playing a key role in this evolution.

We are seeking a full time Quality Engineer for our Apopka, Florida location to support product and process compliance to customer and industry requirements. Continuously improve operational yield through deployment of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and SPC for inspection, assembly, and test operations. Improve and deploy the quality management system and ensure compliance with requirements specified in AS9100 documentation.

The main objectives of the Quality Engineer are:

Ensuring proper flow-down of requirements from customers to operations/test

Support ongoing ERP system implementation to ensure production routers appropriately capture process requirements and details

Lead key quality meetings to drive routine information disposition and action for successful QMS deployment

Drive customer satisfaction by striving to prevent quality escapes and timely follow-up on escapes

Partner with process engineering in root cause analysis of production issues (rework, scrap, etc.) to compel yield improvement, implementing process control and revising documentation

Leverage quality software system to strengthen quality

Learn production processes to become capable of driving the adoption of Lean Six Sigma (LSS)

Support operational process improvements to achieve appropriate industry certifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead root-cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions for process-related concerns
• Teach, train and lead work-cells in adopting continuous process improvement initiatives
• Collect, analyze, present and disseminate data in support of facility-wide yield improvement/LSS/SPC program
• Operate as an Agent of Change to lead Micross in successful adoption and implementation of LSS program
• Strengthen quality awareness across organization
• Amend and draft procedures, as required, to integrate LSS initiatives into broader Micross Quality Systems
• Perform process audits, as required, to support Micross Quality Management System
• Develop and conduct training sessions for administrative and factory personnel
• Provide technical assistance and support to manufacturing personnel and other departments, as needed
• Participate in a variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build meaningful and productive relationships with business partners (e.g. Operations, Sales, and Process Engineering)
• Proactively participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Generate positive energy - motivate others to build a positive team spirit
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
• Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures
• Perform other duties assigned

Job Qualifications:

• BS in engineering or physical sciences preferred: electrical, industrial, manufacturing, materials science, or mechanical engineering, or electrical technology
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of technical experience in Manufacturing Quality
• LSS experience: green belt preferred
• Total and practical competence in Six Sigma analytical tools and Lean Manufacturing methods
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing facility strongly preferred
• Experience working in a AS9100 or TS16949 or ISO
  13485 environment a significant plus
• Experience with in the military/aerospace industry (or other highly regulated industry) a plus
• Knowledge of MIL-Specs/Stds a plus

Job Skills:

• Superior communication skills; a proven teacher and coach
• An high-energy, team-player - hungry to learn, share skills and operate as a constructive agent of change
• A demonstrated high energy, results-focused self-starter
• Demonstrated planning skills; ability to prioritize, work under pressure and deliver against deadlines
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, lean environment
• Strong analytical ability and a good decision-making
• Solid computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint)

At Micross, our Core Values of integrity, communication, teamwork, quality and execution, self-discipline and accountability are cultivated throughout all levels of the organization. Micross provides a challenging and enjoyable workplace for members and…