Technical Quality Assurance Engineer

iDirect Government LLC.
Herndon, VA
11 Apr 2024

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Overview

iDirect Government is a leading ground systems provider to the military satellite industry. We offer platforms connecting a variety of satellite constellations with an array of hub and remote terminal products. Terminals are installed on aircraft, maritime vessels, and other ground-based military and government assets. These terminals provide internet and voice connectivity to remote and austere locations where traditional ground and cellular based infrastructure is unavailable. This position is based out of our Herndon, VA location . If you are ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced en vironment, then this is the job for you! This is a key role that requires a blend of both project management and hands on engagement on quality activities in a design and development engineering environment. Position will also be very engaged with product manufacturing, testing, and failure analysis performed at contract manufacturers. The role will report to the Director of Professional Services and Training and will interface directly with Product Management, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and IT to effectively improve iDirectGov product and process quality and business processes. This position will manage quality activities across the full life cycle of the product including quality requirements planning, development, design verification, new product introduction, manufacturing, and customer corrective actions.

Responsibilities

  • Point of contact for all Quality elements across the full lifecycle of products including requirements, design, NPI, manufacturing, and customer corrective actions.
  • Identify, plan and communicate project scope, schedule, milestones and risks and to Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Sourcing, Quality Assurance and contract manufacturing teams design phase through implementation and production release.
  • Ensure project deliverables are met in accordance with established processes.
  • Lead recurring project team meetings and executive management reviews.
  • Conduct schedule and budget performance variance analysis .
  • Drive process and product continual improvement by utilizing Lean Six Sigma methods (Fault trees, process mapping, 5S, kaizen, variation reduction, FMEA, Gauge R&R, Capability studies) .
  • Interface effectively with contract manufacturers to investigation manufacturing quality issues on new production as well as evaluate failure analysis results on field returns.
  • Perform technical first article inspection or out of box audits and source audits at warehouse or supplier when required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Hardware , Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in quality engineering in electronics field; experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering development environment is preferred.
  • Direct work experience with printed circuit board products including manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of operations, use, configuration and programming of RF and electronic test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal analyzers, power meters, data-loggers, etc ).
  • Experience using business applications including Product Lifecycle Management (AGILE), JIRA, MS OUTLOOK, SHAREPOINT environments; ability to program scripts / routines is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong customer service and consultation skills .
  • Ability to operate independently within established methodologies and guidelines .
  • Expertise using project scheduling software (MS Project) as well as proven experience authoring project management plans, schedules, and risk registers .

Clearance: Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain a secret DoD clearance.

Travel: Ability to travel 5%-10% per year iDirect Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.