Director of Quality Assurance

Company: Rantec Power Systems, Inc.
Location: Los Osos
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Rantec Power Systems is hiring for Director of Quality - Join our Team! Located in Los Osos, Ca, Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test. Rantec offers many outstanding benefits to include;* Competitive wages* Great benefits (i.e. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA)* Vacation - 2 weeks a year to start* Paid Holidays* Tuition Assistance* 401K with matching up to 6%,* We have every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)* Free lunch every other Friday (Pay Day)!Position SummaryThe Director of Quality Assurance provides the necessary leadership to develop, maintain and improve all aspects of Rantec's Quality Management System (QMS). Through the defined QMS, provide leadership support to the main functional organizations (Business Development, Design Development, Procurement and Production). Provide leadership to the Quality Assurance (QA) department that includes quality engineering, supplier quality, inspection, document control and calibration. Advise Rantec's top management and on the ongoing strengths and weaknesses of the quality management system performance for the business.Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but, are not limited to;* Oversee and lead efforts to ensure maintenance and effectiveness of the QMS and its compliance to the latest revision of AS9100, along with any other customer or regulatory requirements as applicable. At a high level these activities include:* Manage and oversee the creation and update of procedures related to the QMS system.* Ensure robust and effective annual continuous improvement program/project(s) that include:* Internal audit program;* Corrective action process;* Efforts or events that utilize Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement tools.* Oversee and ensure necessary training of company-wide quality assurance related topics.* Coordination and communication with 3rd party registrar.* Regularly report and communicate to top management quality issues and risks of escapes to customers.* Maintain close customer interface including corrective action statements, trend analysis, hosting customer quality assessments and audits, and customer source inspection.* As necessary be the customer facing quality representative for Rantec.* Oversee QE input to failure analysis reporting.* Ensure contract / purchase order quality requirements review, ensuring subsequent compliance to customer requirements. Communicate Rantec compliance capability of customer quality assurance requirements contained in customer specifications, statements of work and purchase order quality codes.* Oversee and ensure effective quality assurance tasks at Rantec, including inspection functions, configuration and document control, calibration and soldered electronics training.* Ensure successful operation of the Quality Assurance Department through staffing, motivating, and training efforts.* Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.* As the Company's success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled* Perform other duties as assignedQualification RequirementsTo 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires access to our export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology and services. These items are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents of the U.S. and properly licensed foreign persons. Therefore, employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining and maintaining the necessary export authorization license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of State's Office of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.Education And Experience* BS degree in a technical field* 10 years minimum Quality Assurance experience in the Aerospace industry, ideally in electronics design and manufacturing or supply chain environment.* Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is desirable.* Knowledge of First Article Inspection in accordance with AS9102.* Quality system audit experience.* Prefer familiarity with both military quality guidelines as well as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) quality practices, including an understanding of Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) approved facilities and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) procedures.Requirements* Strong understanding of AS9100 and resultant surveillance and recertification activities.* Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical inspection requirements, including current industry workmanship standards (J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610).* Sound skills in risk assessment and root cause analysis techniques.* Strong working knowledge of inspection instructions, sampling plans, and/or appropriate statistical process controls.* Ability to make sound decisions based on solid reasoning regarding acceptance/rejection of materials.* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. * Dependable assertive self-starter, multi-tasking ability to work with all functions of the organization.* Able to delegate to and mentor to direct reports.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to be able to sit, stand and move about the inside of the facility to manage the workforce.* Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as; calculator, copy machine, printers, etc.* Lifting and handling of boxes and/or materials up to a maximum of 50 pounds occasionally, and 25 pounds on a regular basis.* Specific vision abilities required by this job; close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Rantec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Powered by JazzHRWT8MlKzwEl

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