Quality Assurance Engineer

Kearfott Corporation


Date: 2 days ago
City: Brownsville, TX
Contract type: Full time
Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.

Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

This position is responsible for performing various professional level duties ranging from simple to difficult complexity within varied quality activities with company products and related systems and components. Incumbent is expected to apply Quality Assurance principles to technical tasks in various areas for electro-mechanical devices, sensors, actuators, motors, gearheads, and electronics.

Essential Functions

  • Originate/update inspection and test instructions as required.
  • Perform failure analysis and provide root cause / corrective action for various customers as required.
  • Review operation and work instructions for compliance with drawing requirements.
  • Analyze and review technical data packages and/or specifications received from various customers for quality assurance requirements and estimate time required for completion.
  • Disposition non-conforming hardware as required.
  • Conduct audits to assure conformance to requirements.
  • Work with customers and internal organizations to resolve quality issues.
  • Provide inspection technical assistance.
  • Gather, correlate, and analyze technical information to prepare reports, charts, graphs, or other documents – candidate shall be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Perform any other tasks as directed by Management to satisfy quality objectives.

Critical Competencies

  • Ability to perform failure analysis and identification of root cause and corrective action,
  • Ability to utilize Lean Six Sigma/Quality Improvement Tools.
  • Ability to communicate clearly both in presentation of information to internal and external customers and in preparation of reports and documents for customer communication

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience
  • 5 or more years' experience in aerospace, automotive or general machining/casting/forging or manufacture of medical equipment strongly preferred
  • AS 9100 Quality System background preferred
  • Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance
  • Due to U.S. export control laws under ITAR, this position is only open to U.S. persons, which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Terminal Checker 1 - TCA

Logistec, Brownsville, TX
3 days ago
OverviewThe Ship/Terminal Checker I is responsible for recording cargo movement (discharge, loading and stowage on the vessel and load out and receiving of cargos though the terminal, to and from the customer carrier in a responsible, safe and efficient manner.QualificationsCandidate Requirements:Two-year (1) year of experience in customer service. Excellent written & communication in English (Spanish is a plus)High school diploma...

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $1,763 per week

Teal Health, Brownsville, TX
5 days ago
Seeking a travel RN for the ED in Brownsville, TX, starting ASAP for 13 weeks, working 36 hours/week on 12-hour shifts.Responsibilities include providing emergency care, recognizing life-threatening issues, conducting triage, admissions, and discharges in a fast-paced environment.Requirements: TX RN license, BLS, ACLS, 1-2 years ED experience, preferred PALS, TNCC, NIHSS, CPI.Pay ranges from $1,602-$1,763 weekly, with potential extensions. Benefits include...

Sales Account Representative

Alleviation Enterprise LLC, Brownsville, TX
$88,000 - $108,000 per year
2 weeks ago
We’re growing our sales team and looking for a driven, energetic individual to join us and take their career to the next level! While prior experience in sales or leadership is a plus, it's not required—we're seeking the best fit for our team and company culture, regardless of your background. At Alleviation, we embrace the values of Ownership, Growth, and...