TMC, a LinQuest company is seeking a Principal Quality Specialist I to join our team in our office in Colorado Springs, CO. An active DoD Top Secret clearance is required

Description:

The Principal Quality Specialist I manages the day-to-day operations of the quality management system and is responsible for overall QMS scope, processes, methodologies, and improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the performance and review of the QMS including Key Performance Indicators and how they are functioning, including how they are improving or regressing.
• Monitor the overall QMS objectives and customer deliverables based on established quality standards as defined by AS9100D regulations.
• Responsible for internal audits and facilitates audits run by an outside organization for AS9100 certification.
• Inspect products and recording results
• Develop, implement, and manage processes and policies to ensure products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery
• Continuously improve policies, procedures, and processes through understanding Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
• In-process and final inspection of product and integration activities
• Schedule, plan, and execute internal audits to AS9100 standards, including writing internal audit reports and presenting this, and other relevant QMS information, in quarterly Management Review meetings.
• Create, verify, and track Corrective Actions, including tracking Corrective Action Reports and verifying corrective action efficiency.
• Create, review, and update QMS processes and procedures to verify current applicability
• Track company metrics through collaboration with Engineering Teams and Management Teams.
• Approve external vendors to allow procurement for equipment used in product creation, including the filing of vendor documentation (certifications, Supplier Assessment forms, etc.) on SharePoint.
• Create filing and tracking document numbers for use on official documentat
• Create Quality Briefs and training materials to keep staff aware of the QMS
• Communicate quality standards, established parameters, and changes to the QMS to Top Management, Engineering Team, and other appropriate staff
• Facilitate solutions by collecting and analyzing quality data
• Help define improve and implement continuous improvement across the entire QMS
• Keep records of quality reports and relevant documentation
• Work autonomously with customers
• Analyze situations and uses good judgement
• Understand company and customer requirements
• Protect sensitive data

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 10+ years' experience actively participating in or managing an AS9100 certified quality management system
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5S methodology
• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and the maintenance/calibration of measuring equipment
• An active and maintained Department of Defense (DoD) top secret security clearance and eligible to receive and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI, if required
• Demonstrated ability to write well, providing clear, concise descriptions and instructions in well-wrought English.
• Demonstrated proficiency with writing, layout and illustration software tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Working experience with MIL-STD style guides such as MIL-STD 40051-2C.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• Strong communication and Organization skills
• Efficient time manager and decisive
• Must possess and maintain a TS security clearance
• Exemplifies our core values

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $90,000 to $115,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Why LinQuest?

LinQuest Corporation has a stellar 40-year track record of providing end-to-end system-of-systems (SoS) architecture definition, engineering design, integration and test, and operations expertise to enable full lifecycle development and deployment of pre-eminent Space, Air, Land, Sea, Ground, and Cyberspace game-changing capabilities across US DOD and IC Customers' portfolios. Unique combination of in-depth domain knowledge, lessons learned-honed best practices, and mission-specific applications of principles, tools, and techniques of Digital Engineering (DE), DE Ecosystem (DEE), and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) set LinQuest apart from the competition to consistently deliver stellar high-value results for our customers. LinQuest's corporate vision and values place the employee at the center of utmost customer satisfaction, strategic business growth, and tactical execution excellence. Our employees' creative and inspirational drive, sense of fulfillment of personal and professional growth, and tightknit camaraderie within and across lines of business are essential in gaining and maintaining exceptional LinQuest corporate-wide results of new business awards and renewed contracts.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: