At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leader in energetic and non-energetic system solutions offered to aerospace, satellite and defense customers for a wide variety of applications. EBA&D products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.

EBAD seeks an experienced Quality Professional, inspector, or manufacturing office manager for the position Quality Assurance Specialist This position is located in Moorpark, CA.

The Quality Assurance Specialist will support a team of Quality Engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Administrative Technician will be coordination, review, and approval of quality documentation.

Responsibilities:

The Quality Assurance Specialist provides effective verification that manufactured product and associated processes are compliant to defined requirements.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Generate First Article Inspection Reports (FAI/FAIR), with QE input and oversight.
Monitor progress of Shop Orders in IFS ERP system to ensure documentation errors are caught and corrected in a timely manner.
Review manufacturing build records and inspection reports to ensure records are complete and correct.
Create and appropriately redact quality record packages for customers, including: EIDP (End Item Data Package), and other pre-shipment paperwork.
Generate and sign Certificates of Conformance
Generate quality pareto graphs for monthly value stream management review.
As part of our Continuous Improvement culture, develop processes to better manage our build records, and automate mistake-proofing where practical
Under the guidance of the QE, revise Inspection Plans and other manufacturing instructions
Participate in internal and customer quality system and safety audits

Requirements:

High School or equivalent G.E.D. required. An ideal candidate would have an Associates or Bachelors degree in engineering technology, manufacturing or business.
3--5 years of experience as an inspector or quality professional in an aerospace, defense or medical environment.
Experience in a production/manufacturing team environment
Must have proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel graphs, calculations and conditional formatting; Word revision tracking; ideally some familiarity with Microsoft Project
Good electronic organization / file structure navigation skills, general computer savviness
Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings
Experience with quality documentation
Knowledge of a Quality Management System, including configuration management and document control
Experience reviewing and revising documentation
Willingness to work on a manufacturing shop floor (steel toed shoes and safety glasses) as needed
Ability to lift 20 lbs

Preferred Skills:

Experience generating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
Experience with an ERP system
Familiar with an AS9100/ISO9000 environment
Working knowledge of attribute and variable inspection tools/methods
Familiarity with inspection methods, or prior inspection experience

Soft Skills:

As this role may include interaction with customer quality representatives, the ability to communicate effectively and professionally is essential
Attention to detail, ability to remain focused during complex document reviews
Self-starter who manages time to accomplish assigned tasks and can accurately forecast time to completion
Ability to ‘juggle multiple tasks’ and adapt to changes in priority, when given adequate support/direction from leadership
An ethical and responsible person who strives to meet delivery commitments without compromising quality

Compensation:

Salary Range: $55,000 - $90,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

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