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Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Estimated Contract Length: 9 months
RESPONSIBILITIES- Act as the primary owner for Nonconformance Report records (NCRs): monitor, investigate, document, and drive timely closure
- Ability to drive cross-function teams to complete the investigation of NCRs
- Maintain appropriate QMS records as to follow Quality System requirements
- Ensures proper material identification, segregation, and storage of inventory material
- Works closely with members of Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, and Quality to ensure good communication and coordination of activities
- Assist with maintaining acceptable levels of nonconforming material in Material Review Board (MRB) and drive the disposition of this material
- Identify systemic issues and trends from NCRs and work with QEs to document and correct in Correction and Preventive Actions (CAPA) records
- Active participant in continuous Improvement and Lean projects
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Experience working within a Quality Management System environment
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
- Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Able to collect, analyze and report data
- Self-Driven and able to work with limited supervision
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
- Proficiency with the Corrective and Preventive Action Process and Nonconformance Reporting records
- Proactive, professional, self-starter and able to work well in teams of various cultures and backgrounds
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician
- IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified
- Lean Manufacturing: Kaizen and efficient problem-solving experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent, post-secondary education a plus
- 3+ years’ experience in a mechanical/electrical inspection or directly relevant experience
- Hands-on experience with NCR lifecycle management
- A minimum of 2 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment
- Working knowledge of MSD Office; Word and Excel
Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFERThe pay range for this position is $27.98 - $42.11 per hour.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
Echodyne Kirkland, Washington, USA Office
12112 115th Ave NE, Ste A., Kirkland, WA, United States, 98034
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