QA Support Specialist

The Prototyping Manufacturing and Integration Division (PMID) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc (www.ara.com), has an exciting opportunity for a full-time QA Support Specialist working on-site at our Madison, AL facility. The QA Support Specialist provides support and coordination while assisting in the development and implementation of quality standards to ensure that products meet quality specifications, while working to improve processes and workflows to comply with safety regulations. QA Support Specialist will assist in performing inspections, conduct audits, document deviations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest levels of quality and compliance. Effectively communicates and delivers reports with proactive, team-oriented, or independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to provide recommendations for improvement.

Must Haves as a QA Support Specialist:

• Requires a completed Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years' of experience "OR" H.S. diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience as QA Analyst
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Ability to document and analyze quality data effectively
• Familiar with implementation of and maintaining ISO 9001 systems or AS9100 Standards
• Ability to track, analyze, and report quality metrics, including inspection results, nonconformance trends, and feedback
• Experience in developing, updating, and implementing quality control procedures, inspection checklists, and deficiency tracking systems
• Ability in identifying opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods
• High analytical and problem-solving skills while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop relationships and work alongside various functional teams and stakeholders
• Detail oriented with well-developed organizational skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization
• Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance
• Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
• Be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

Wish List/Preferred:

• Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense
• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing certified environment
• ASQ certification or equivalent

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ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees' needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/ #LI-AB1

Please apply at careers.ara.com for the QA Support Specialist position.