Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS in Tempe, Arizona

Job Description:

Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Department: Quality

Revision Date: 11/13/2024

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Chandler, AZ

Level: T3

Company Overview:

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

Purpose:

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of our satellite products. You will work closely with the suppliers, customers, as well as the engineering and manufacturing teams to develop and implement quality control methodologies, perform corrective action investigations, initiate preventive actions, and oversee the entire quality assurance process.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and measures for the manufacturing of satellite systems.

• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and components to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve quality issues early in the development process.
• Lead or collaborate on quality investigations such as MRB, CAPA, and root-cause investigations – including customer-driven investigations.
• Analyze test/inspection results, identify trends in performance data, and recommend improvements or corrective actions.
• Review supplier and vendor quality standards and performance, conducting audits as necessary.
• Ensure that all quality assurance documentation is accurate and maintained according to industry and regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, quality assurance methodologies, and regulatory requirements affecting satellite manufacturing.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives in the quality assurance process, adopting innovative tools and techniques to enhance product quality and reliability.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management
• Detail oriented, with attention and adherence to departmental policies
• Ability to work in an action-oriented environment

• Ability to complete assignments verbally or written in a timely manner with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously with a sense of assessing risk and when to escalate issues
• AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, and or IPC knowledge desirable
• Telecom and/or PCB experience desirable

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control, preferably in the aerospace, satellite, or high-technology manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance standards, methodologies, and regulatory requirements in the aerospace industry.
• Proficient in the use of QA tools, software for data analysis, and statistical quality control techniques.
• Exceptional analytical skills to evaluate detailed specifications and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across different departments.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Must be able to pass background checks and drug screening

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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