Quality Engineer (Production and Design)

Akima

  • Suffolk, VA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Company Overview:Work Where it MattersAkima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. Description:The Quality Assurance Engineer will apply knowledge and training in the performance of a variety of different tasking. The candidate will inspect incoming custom-made parts to ensure that they are accurate and within intolerance with the provided drawling’s. These parts are for the U.S. Army Materiel Command’s Picatinny Arsenal. Responsibilities:
  • Interpreting Drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate readings.
  • Experience with machine tools and testing and measuring equipment: calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, combination square set, etc.
  • Experience taking precise measurements.
  • Excellent knowledge of material properties.
  • Experience using multimeters and insulation testers to assist with testing various cable types and cable assemblies.
  • Possess exceptional attention to detail work routine.
  • Works well within a team environment.
  • Assemble kits in accordance with the technical data package on the statement of work.
  • Possess and properly utilizes computer skills necessary to achieve accurate and timely database entry, report generation or document generation as required.
  • Coordinate with the Production Manager to ensure proper inspection and testing of configuration items is accomplished prior to kitting and shipping.
  • Assist the Material coordinator with shipping, packing, kitting, and receiving; to include shipment tracking of equipment and material; shipping and packing process will be accomplished IAW with MIL-STD-129 & 130 DOD standards.
  • Conduct quality assurance procedures IAW company policies.
  • Support internal and external quality assurance and inventory audits as required.
Qualifications:
  • Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience inspecting incoming custom-made parts to ensure that they are accurate and within intolerance with the provided drawling’s.
  • Associate's degree preferred or a minimum of 2 years equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office suite is a plus.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work within a team environment in the office and warehouse.
  • Experience maintaining an accurate database for parts and property via specialized programs with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with performing all tasking IAW the company’s Quality Management System, (QMS) and all applicable technical publications.
  • Experience working alongside material coordinators to ensure proper inventorying, kitting and shipping for 200 plus line items of parts and supplies
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • This position involves working in an office/warehouse environment during hot and cold temperature conditions.
  • Work in a noisy environment with some lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds required.
Preferred experience:
  • Experience in DOD or Department of the Army/Navy/Air Force supply parts and CL IX repair parts.
Job ID: 2025-18710 Work Type: On-Site

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