This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here (https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more. Job Description Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBA&D) is a leader in energetic and non-energetic system solutions offered to aerospace, satellite and defense customers for a wide variety of applications. EBA&D products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community. EBAD seeks an experienced Quality Professional, inspector, or manufacturing office manager for the position of Quality Assurance Administrative Technician. This position is located in Simsbury, CT. The Quality Assurance Administrative Technician will support a team of Quality Engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, that uses a mix of electronic and paper records. The primary responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician will be coordination, review, and approval of quality documentation. Responsibilities: The Quality Assurance Administrative Technician provides effective verification that manufactured product and associated processes are compliant to defined requirements. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: + Generate First Article Inspection Reports (FAI/FAIR), with QE input and oversight. + Monitor progress of Shop Orders in Delmia Apriso and IFS ERP system to ensure documentation errors are caught and corrected in a timely manner. + Review manufacturing build records and inspection reports to ensure records are complete and correct. + Coordinate Lot Acceptance Testing, and verify test report conformance. + Create and appropriately redact quality record packages for customers, including: HAR (Hardware Acceptance Review), EIDP (End Item Data Package), and other pre-shipment paperwork. + Generate and sign Certificates of Conformance + Host Customer and Government Source Inspectors + Generate quality pareto graphs for monthly value stream management review. + As part of our Continuous Improvement culture, develop processes to better manage our build records, and automate mistake-proofing where practical + Depending on availability: Under the guidance of the QE, revise Inspection Plans and other manufacturing instructions + As required: Participate in internal and customer quality system and safety audits Requirements: + High School or equivalent G.E.D. required. An ideal candidate would have an Associates or Bachelors degree in engineering technology, manufacturing or business. + 3 years of experience as an inspector or quality professional in an aerospace, defense or medical environment. Willing to consider strong experience in administrative/office management support in lieu of direct quality/manufacturing experience + Experience in a production/manufacturing team environment + Must have: proficiency with Microsoft Office, including: Excel graphs, calculations and conditional formatting; Word revision tracking; ideally some familiarity with Microsoft Project + Good electronic organization / file structure navigation skills, general computer savviness + Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings + Experience with quality documentation + Knowledge of a Quality Management System, including configuration management and document control + Experience reviewing and revising documentation + Willingness and ability to qualify to sign Certificates of Conformance + Willingness to work on a manufacturing shop floor (steel toed shoes and safety glasses) as needed (~20%) + Ability to lift 20 lbs Preferred Skills: + Experience generating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) + Experience with an ERP system + Familiar with an AS9100/ISO9000 environment + Working knowledge of attribute and variable inspection tools/methods + Familiarity with inspection methods, or prior inspection experience Soft Skills: + As this role may include interaction with customer quality representatives, the ability to communicate effectively and professionally is essential + Attention to detail, ability to remain focused during complex document reviews + Self-starter who manages time to accomplish assigned tasks and can accurately forecast time to completion + Ability to ‘juggle multiple tasks’ and adapt to changes in priority, when given adequate support/direction from leadership + An ethical and responsible person who strives to meet delivery commitments without compromising quality Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest. We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service. Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/) AFB International + AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. 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