Quality Specialist

Our Mission: To deliver the right product on time, every time!

Viper Northwest, Inc. is a precision, quick response, build-to-print manufacturing organization, making precision fabricated and machined parts and assemblies for satisfied customers since 1985.

Viper Northwest has a tenured staff of highly skilled manufacturing and technical professionals who manufacture capital equipment and OEM components for a variety of high tech industries. We also provide engineering design assistance and verification, as well as drafting services and we are looking for skilled individuals to join our team!

While not inclusive the Quality Assurance Specialist will provide support in the following areas of the Quality Department:

• Preparing and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Performing routine inspections and quality tests.
• Identifying and resolving workflow and production issues.
• Ensuring that ISO/AS standards are met and adhered by.
• Document Control
• Engage RCCA and 8D’s.
• Addressing and discussing issues and proposed solutions with superiors.
• Documenting quality assurance activities and creating audit reports.
• Making recommendations for improvement.
• Creating training materials and operating manuals.

Job Competencies

Accountability/ Dependability

Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Plans and carries out work in a timely manner without the need for detailed instructions. Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; deliver consistent and high-quality results. Is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared to work; is committed to doing the best job possible and completing work in a timely manner.

Adaptive to Change

Views change as necessary and positive; maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements; can effectively cope with change; remains objective and is seen as balanced despite challenges, obstacles.

Attention to Detail

Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. Identifies and addresses discrepancies and inconsistencies in a process, product, or situation.

Analytical Skills

Gathers information from all stakeholders before making decisions, weighs alternatives against objectives. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it and is able to present it to others.

Job / Technical Knowledge

Demonstrates a broad understanding of the job and is viewed as a subject matter expert. Effectively applies knowledge and leverages resources to deliver high quality products/service. Actively pursues learning activities and continued development relative to the business as well as the individual’s subject matter area.

Process Management

Adept at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Initiative

Anticipates problems and proactively addresses issues; acts without being told what to do; offer help even when tasks are not assigned specifically to him/her; initiates communication as needed to move projects along, arrive at a solution or improve a process.

Job Requirements

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses

High school diploma and minimum 2 years of experience in implementing, managing, and administering export compliance programs. Proficient working knowledge of US import/export regulations and the ability to maneuver through the regulations with fluency. Experience as an Empowered Official. Must be eligible to be an Empowered Official under the ITAR.

Computer Skills

Excel: writing formulas & macros, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Crystal Reports.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical documents, such as, prints, data sheets, and travelers. Ability to interface with internal customers, external customers and outside vendors via electronic communications and in person, in a professional manner.

Mathematical Skills

Intermediate math skills such as, addition, subtraction, percentages, and fractions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect and compare data, and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, standing for periods is required. Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend, turn, and lift office products or supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is eligible for the telecommuting policy.

Hours for the position:

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00

What to expect:

The Quality Assurance Specialist position is a full-time, Non-Exempt position.

Viper Northwest provides an extensive benefits package, including:

• Complete Health Benefits Package
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Employee Activities
• Recognition Programs

Precinmac and Viper are Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a working environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.