**PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Quality Operations Specialist in Amarillo, Texas.** Job Title: **Quality Operations Specialist** Job Type: **Full time;** _12+ month contract_ Schedule: **Onsite; 1st shift 4x10 Monday - Thursday** Location: **Amarillo, TX** Pay: **$28-$48 per hour** **OPEN TO US PERSONS** _120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)._ **Job Summary** The candidate will work as a Quality Operations Specialist, focusing on assisting and coordinating First Article Inspection activities, resolving issues related to FAI's, and supporting quality engineering in various programs. They will also assist in driving down defects in manufacturing processes and engage with different departments for continuous improvement initiatives. **Job Responsibilities:** Assist and coordinate First Article Inspection activity: + Resolve **CAMs issues related to FAI’s** + Assist in the creation and tracking of **First Article Requirement Records (FARR)** + Provides reports and status updates as requested + Plan and schedule for large scale **FAI projects** + Perform plan reviews to ensure adequacy and adherence to customer requirements + Support Quality Engineering in multiple programs to: + Assist manufacturing Value Stream (VS) teams in driving down defects + Analyze and prepare metrics for VS teams + Assist with determining facility containment + **_Liaison between MFG, QE, ENG, and PE organizations_** for continuous improvement within the business: + Assist with Root Cause Corrective Action **(RCCA)** projects + Identify opportunities to engage the workforce in building quality into our products + Maintain a team environment that simultaneously includes compliance to requirements and continuous process improvement + Maintain an in-depth knowledge of Bell department and plant policies and procedures + Further develop soft skills by working collaboratively with: + All levels of Company (Plant Manager, shop floor personnel, Value Stream Manager (VSM), etc.) across multiple facilities (FTW, Ozark, etc.) + Liaison Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, DCMA **Experience:** + Continuous Improvement/Green Belt certification preferred + Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing training preferred + **CATIA training preferred** + Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel) + Must have excellent oral and written communication skills are required + **3 to 5 years’ experience in aviation preferred** + Strong knowledge in systems ( **ENOVIA, SAP, Qlikview etc** .) preferred **Education:** + Must have High School Diploma/GED + Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in aviation related or technical field preferred **Pay Details:** $28.00 to $48.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance