Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees, and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

Summary

Detail-oriented quality control administrator dedicated to ensuring discrepant material is being identified, quarantined, and documented following the applicable DMR process. The quality control administrator will summarize data related to discrepant material and will collaborate with other teams to get disposition of discrepant material in a timely manner to keep DMR levels down. The Quality control administrator should be capable of analyzing data, managing multiple tasks and passionate for continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned.

• Work with Quality inspectors and Production supervisors/leads to retrieve Discrepant material from production areas.
• Quarantine discrepant material, create DMR numbers in Epicor, fill out DMR log and create the DMR excel reports.
• Schedule weekly and monthly meetings to determine dispositions and report out progress.
• Analyze trends of discrepant material and provide insights for the Quality Manager and Quality Engineers to address recurrent issues.
• Support Calibration System: A calibration tracking software. Send out equipment for calibration as needed, coordinate in-house calibration sessions.
• Data entry into Excel spreadsheets to generate monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics.
• Other duties & functions may be assigned to this position as needed.

Qualifications

To 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.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Must possess the ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly (both verbally and in writing) with people of various disciplines.
• Should have a strong attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to manage priorities and multi-task.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel & Power point.
• Ability to analyze trends and summarize information to provide reports to Quality Manager.
• Willing to learn new skills as needed to support assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, work independently, prioritize and manage assignments.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a lean manufacturing facility or continuous improvement environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO/9001/14000/13485 and AS9100 processes.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.

Astronics CSC offers a competitive benefit package which is available to full-time employees. Part-time employees may be eligible on a pro-rated basis for the benefits listed.

• Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

Accommodation Request

Astronics CSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail CSC.HR@astronics.com or call: 847-244-4500. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

COVID-19 Considerations

The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite