QMS Specialist

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The QMS Specialist is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and continuously improving the Quality Management System to ensure that the Company adheres to applicable company, customer, and/or government/international specifications and standards.

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.

• Monitor and report company objectives and goals related to Quality Management System
• Evaluate data and report metrics pertaining to company performance
• Maintains calibration, maintenance, and documentation of measurement equipment used to measure customer project products
• Support Customer and Third-Party audit visits and arising actions and responses
• Manage QMS system, KPIs, operational compliance, and continuous improvement
• Assist with Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations
• Ensure that working practices in relation to Health, Safety and Housekeeping are adhered to
• Assist with training activities and training system adherence
• Create and modify documentation/manage records
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• 5+ years of experience in a quality management system position within strict framework of quality procedures and processes, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Highly experienced with process and procedural compliance to AS9100
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals
• Proficient in MS Office:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
• Strong troubleshooting aptitude and inquisitive nature
• Experience advocating as the "voice of the customer" demanding the highest quality expectations from the organization
• Have working knowledge metrology equipment
• Understanding of CNC machines and shop repair techniques, welding, bushings, assembly
• Has working knowledge of customer and industry standards and specifications
  • Demonstrates a high attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent planning skills
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills and technical writing
• Manages time effectively and dependable
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required

• Previous experience within the aerospace/defense tooling industry
• Formal audit training
• Associates Degree

• None

• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day and occasional overnight domestic travel

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended…