Quality Assurance Technician / Compliance Coordinator

Quality Compliance Coordinator

This is a full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday position. Hours are roughly 8AM - 4:30PM, however can be shifted slightly based on applicant availability.

Position Summary/Objective

The Quality Compliance Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Quality Systems Manager to assist in various organizational, regulatory, and quality assurance initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply for and achieve FAA designee appointment.
• Conduct inspection / verification activities for issuance of 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate / Airworthiness Approval Tags.
• Assist Quality Systems Manager in addressing regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.
• Conduct internal audits as specified by the Quality Systems Manager.
• Oversee calibration recall system.
• Assist in maintaining CAPA system and associated RCCAs.
• Draft and update QMS documentation as required.
• Assists QA and Engineering with regards to various improvement projects (LEAN, 6S, Kaizen, KATA events).
• Reviewing incoming supplies and products from vendors to check for defects and ensure quality.
• Conducting tests and assessments on products to identify quality issues.
• Maintaining detailed reports on supplier quality, including defect rates and areas that result in flaws.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rates.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent hands on experience with quality assurance and / or regulatory affairs methodologies.
• Strong knowledge with regards to:
  • FAA regulations: Specifically, Parts 21 and 145. FAA designee (in good standing) with 12 months experience in issuing domestic / export Authorized Release Certificates preferred.
  • ISO9001:2015 / AS9100D requirements and internal auditing methods.
  • Mechanical Inspection techniques and use of various hand tools.
  • Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Preferred Skills, Experience, and Certifications

• Experience in various improvement methodologies (LEAN, 6S, Kaizen, KATA)

AstroNova is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.