Quality Engineer

At Spartronics - We build products lives depend on. We offer our employees Full benefits package that begins on Day 1 of your employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k (with company match), Long and short term disability, Life Insurance. Spartronics has been and will continue to be a leading manufacturer of electronics for Aero-space & Defense here in Brooksville for over 40 years! Our company & facility provide great benefits combined with over 150,000 square feet of state of climate controlled work space.

Why Join Us:

When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented, individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

Basic Purpose of Position: Plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all work being performed, products and processes meet or exceed Spartronics quality standards and customer expectations.
• Drive quality assurance initiatives to achieve exceptional product quality and reliability with focus on manufacturing process capabilities and product specifications / requirements.
• Drive and support functional owners to achieve effective use of risk management processes through the use of FMEA, APQP, Control Plans and mistake proofing in product and process design.
• Plans, coordinates and executes internal audits, and assists in coordination and management of Layered Process Audits, third party and customer audits, such as ISO, UL, AS9100, etc.
• Introduces and utilizes appropriate quality tools to evaluate product and process performance such as, Pareto charts, trend analysis, statistical process control (SPC), and process maps.
• Primary customer quality interface - Communicates with customer providing technical support on quality issues and performance. Provides guidance to Sparton team on customer requirements and expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement across facility’s Key Process Indicators (scrap, rework, PPM) utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Poke Yoke and related process improvement tools and methodologies.
• Lead the Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventative action processes, utilizing problem solving tools within an 8D methodology.
• Lead APQP as part of the New Product Introduction teams, including project risk management activities.
• Provide technical assistance in the development and implementation of robust processes to meet customer requirements, including QA plans and process routings
• Key member of the Quality Team – Provides specific guidance and direction to general staff as well as department managers, functional owners in implementation of the quality system and compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Monitor and follow-up on supplier quality and corrective actions as necessary affecting your support areas.
• Monitor MRB along with timely disposition of suspect product.
• All other duties as they are assigned

Requirements: This position is located onsite here in Brooksville Florida (this is not a remote or hybrid role)

• We are an ITAR Controlled facility, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering field or area of study deemed acceptable by the hiring team, or appropriate years of direct experience.
• 3-5 years quality engineering experience in electronics or related environment preferred
• Experience with PPAP Process strongly preferred
• Experience developing work instructions and relative QMS procedures.
• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 requirements. AS9100 experience preferred.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills driven by attention to detail.
• Understanding and facilitation of APQP events in the New Product Introduction process cycle.
• Excellent analytical skills using DMAIC Six Sigma and Lean Principles.
• Good working knowledge of quality/reliability engineering statistical techniques.
• Self-motivated and self-managed.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt or CQE preferred.

It is understood that certain minimum requirements are not tested for but monitored for competent capability during the employee’s indoctrination period.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4.

We comply with federal Affirmative Action guidelines in all employment opportunities for qualified employees and applicants. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.