Quality Assurance Coordinator (Entry Level)

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight! SUMMARY OF POSITION The Quality Assurance Coordinator has the responsibility to assist in ensuring various stages of the quality assurance program, assisting the quality team in tasks that support in-process validation as well as final buyoff process.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Maintain Non-Conformance database, coordinate MRB activities, and follow up with weekly status reviews as well as Monthly Rework Reports. Performs in-process reviews of material, special process, weld, and stress certs to ensure product conforms during life of project.  Maintain calibration database and coordinate calibration activities in conjunction with due dates. Assist in the review and acceptance of finished products on the basis that all specifications and contractual requirements have been met. Assist in creating inspection plans based off customer flow down of quality deliverables.  Assists quality team in documenting and retaining records of the final inspection and shipment of tooling. Applies hand checks utilizing micrometers, calipers, etc. to ensure the integrity of the part, as needed. Intermittent assistance in maintaining material receipt database, reviewing material ordered against P.O. and applying material tracking number. Any additional duties reasonably assigned by management.   REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be: Minimum 2-years of experience in a clerical and/or QA position within strict framework of quality procedures and processes. High School / GED required; Associates or some college a plus. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints (GD&T understanding a plus), and procedure manuals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  The ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry. Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project. Strong troubleshooting aptitude and inquisitive nature. Proven common-sense approach and ability to autonomously carry out regimented tasks and actions. Has basic knowledge of customer and industry standards and specification. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None     TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Occasional local travel to other site locations or vendors during the business day may be required. Some projects may require infrequent out-of-the-area and overnight travel.     WORKING CONDITIONS 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 periods at a computer workstation May access and work in the manufacturing plant While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles The employee may be exposed to vibration The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area. Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area     PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently walk and stand for short periods of time Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.     SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').  Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call toll-free 1 586-726-0500. 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Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.   ABOUT US Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries.  As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace.  As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with 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.