Quality Specialist

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK;
Criteria Labs, Austin, TX;
Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA;
Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH;
Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

• Inspects incoming, in-process, and final components and products for conformance to specifications.
• Performs visual inspection, mechanical measurements, and selected electrical measurements.
• Maintains certification as an IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist.
• Reviews customer purchase order requirements and specifications to ensure company actions and documentation meet those requirements/specifications.
• Provides feedback to Product Line leadership and personnel regarding non-conforming in-process and final product and documentation.
• Provides quality support to Product Lines and Manufacturing Support Groups, including input for corrective actions and process improvements.
• Provides support to Quality Engineers.
• Evaluates customer returns and provides input to Quality Engineers and Product Line leadership regarding disposition and corrective action.
• Participates as quality representative on cross-functional teams.
• Prepares product and documentation for customer pre-cap and final source inspection.
• Prepares and submits source inspection requests via email or customer portals.
• Supports source inspection visits and works with source inspectors to resolve issues.
• Prepares First Article Inspection reports in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements.
• Participates as an internal auditor.
• Participates in problem solving activities to support Product Lines and company departments.

• Desired:
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Desired: A minimum of 1+ years in a manufacturing environment, with focus in mechanical, electrical or other technical disciplines.
• Required:
  
  Working knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Required:
  
  Able to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Required:
  
  Able to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of personnel in the company.
• Desired:
  Working knowledge of Quality systems, procedures, specifications and organization including knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, Lean Principles, Quality Tools.
• Required:
  
  Able to perform daily work assignments with limited supervision, both independently and as a team member

Pay Range: USD 21 - 24 Hourly This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Benefits:
Benefits For This Position Include: A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions;
Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance;
Wellness Programs;
Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts;
Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability;
Company Paid Employee Basic Life And…