Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
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The qualified candidate will be expected to work as part of cross functional project teams to ensure high quality products are released. The candidate must have experience writing and executing manual test plans/test cases, documenting defects and producing project status reports.
On any given day, the selected candidate may be asked to:
Develop, revise and audit Quality systems and procedures as directed by management to ensure documentation is compliant to current practices an ISO9001 & ISO15288.
Set up and support various manufacturing QC processes.
Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects. As needed, coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved.
Possibility of up to 5% of travel.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Required Qualifications:
Must have bachelor's degree (BS) in a Quality/Engineering subject from four-year college or university with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Preferably ASQ ISO9001 Auditor or equivalent.
Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; PLM Engineering database, etc.
ISO9001 or AS9100 QMS documentation & auditing experience.
FAI, IQC, Process QC and/or Final QC support and RCA experience or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree (MS) in a Quality/Engineering subject.
CostPoint inventory Software experience.
Experience with 6 Sigma, Lean & statistical techniques.
Experience in Aerospace or similar government regulated industry.
Clearance Level
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The salary range for this role is:
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidateâs work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (âITARâ) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (âEARâ). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironmentâs determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironmentâs business requirements. A âU.S. personâ according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, weâve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worldâs most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutionâs permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty â and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the companyâs hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
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