Share Email Opening Title Quality Engineer   Astronics Subsidiary Astronics CSC   Location Waukegan, IL   Description Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees, and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award. Summary The Quality Engineer role provides support to ensure the overall quality of parts and manufacturing as well as data and metric analysis. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties as assigned. Assist senior management in the development and formulation of metric data and assessment. Assist Quality Manager/Supervisor in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system. Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns. Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data. Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system. Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audit finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions. Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints. Create and maintain company quality documentation such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc. Preparation of QA reports. Oversee and provide reporting of quality initiatives and indicators. Provide management of daily quality activities including receiving, in-process, sub-assembly and finished goods inspection, new product conformity review, product returns and repair requests. Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Responsible for implementing and complying with all ethical and legal compliance requirements. Working knowledge of ISO/9001/14000/13485 and AS9100 processes.   Position Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience Required: Associates degree required with 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferred: Project Management utilizing MS Project or similar; Engineering Design related Software ProEngineer (ProE), AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office software; Design and Process FMEA. Background Experience from the following industries, Wire and Cable; Connectors; Coax; Plastic Coatings; Aerospace or Military; Technical Medical products, Safety and Security Products, Plastics and Molding; RF; Air Handling Equipment (HVAC). CQE Certification, MPE, EE.   An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment. ACCOMMODATION REQUEST Astronics CSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail CSC.HR@astronics.com or call: 847-244-4500. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time     About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.   EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Astronics.appone.com

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