• QA Support Specialist

    Applied Research Associates, Inc. (Madison, AL)


    Description

    The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc ( www.ara.com ), has an exciting opportunity for a full-time **QA Support Specialist** working on-site at our Madison, AL facility. The QA Support Specialist provides support and coordination while assisting in the development and implementation of quality standards to ensure that products meet quality specifications, while working to improve processes and workflows to comply with safety regulations. QA Support Specialist will assist in performing inspections, conduct audits, document deviations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest levels of quality and compliance. Effectively communicates and delivers reports with proactive, team-oriented, or independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to provide recommendations for improvement.

    Must Haves as a** **QA Support Specialist** **:

    + Requires a completed Bachelor’s degree **and** 0-2 years’ of experience “ **OR”** H.S. diploma or equivalent **and** 6+ years of experience as QA Analyst

    + Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS)

    + Ability to document and analyze quality data effectively

    + Familiar with implementation of and maintaining **ISO 9001 systems or AS9100 Standards**

    + Ability to track, analyze, and report quality metrics, including inspection results, nonconformance trends, and feedback

    + Experience in developing, updating, and implementing quality control procedures, inspection checklists, and deficiency tracking systems

    + Ability in identifying opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data

    + Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods

    + High analytical and problem-solving skills while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

    + Ability to develop relationships and work alongside various functional teams and stakeholders

    + Detail oriented with well-developed organizational skills

    + Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

    + Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization

    + Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance

    + Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

    + **Be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense**

    Wish List/Preferred:

    + Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense

    + **Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing certified environment**

    + ASQ certification or equivalent

     

    Who is ARA? (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ara) Learn more about ARA and Our Core Values at **WHO WE ARE - ARA (https://www.ara.com/who-we-are/)**

     

    ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/ \#LI-AB1

     

    Please apply at careers.ara.com (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/APP1010ARAI/JobBoard/07442cec-d18e-4589-ab15-8342edc29af7/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) for the **QA Support Specialist** position.

    Qualifications

    Behaviors

    Required

    + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

    Preferred

    + **Innovative:** Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

    + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group

     

    Motivations

    Preferred

    + **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

    + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

    + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help

    Education

    Preferred

    + Bachelors or better

     

    Licenses & Certifications

    Preferred

    + Value-Based Lean SixSigma

    + Six Sigma Black Belt

    + Data Analytics

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

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