Assistant Quality Assurance Manager | Orange, VT

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  • Location: Randolph, VT

  • Company: Applied Research Associates

an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager to assure that our leading-edge products in the Defense, Security, Automation and Geotechnical industries meet Customer requirements and perform at a world-class level. The ideal candidate should be ready to make an impact by participating in the internal and external auditing process; identifying quality system improvement opportunities; assisting in the development, implementation, documentation, and devising tracking methods used to drive system improvement.

As Assistant Quality Assurance Manager you’ll be helping maintain and improve our Quality System processes designed to provide the framework to launch the company’s progress while ensuring

that customer satisfaction remains high. What you’ll do as an Assistant Quality Assurance Manager + Support divisional strategic initiatives and team members to identify, develop and facilitate implementation of organizational processes and improvements.

+ Supports divisional quality initiatives as appropriate (e. g. Quality System certification audits, CMMI Level 3 backssment, etc. ). + Serve as Lead Quality System Auditor, including, but not limited to, scheduling, report development and writing, facilitating root cause and lessons learned analysis, and internal and external presentations. + Track and escalate unresolved non-compliance issues and corrective action plans to closure.

+ Analyze, compile, and report on findings of non-compliance and provide recommendations for improvement.

+ Collect metrics to analyze and understand process performance, recommend various measures to correct or improve. + Monitor supplier performance and response to our feedback. + Maintain the database of quality system documented information and their applicable controls. + Provide training for ARA team members on quality system frameworks as well as the importance of their role in achieving customer satisfaction and company goals. Assistant Quality Assurance Manager Requirements + Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 5–7 years of experience, or a Master's with 3-5 years of experience.

Or over 9 years’ experience serving in a related role. + Functional understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100D + Experience working with an ISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100D certified QMS + Experience as an Internal Auditor. Lead Auditor experience is a plus. Assistant Quality Assurance Manager Preferences + ASQ Certification(s) + Experience with PDCA methodology Company & Division Information Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,000 professionals and is rapidly growing. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. ARA’s Integrated Products Division is based in Randolph, Vermont with a satellite office in Greenville, South Carolina.

We specialize in managing projects in vehicle autonomy, underground imaging, and various other complex engineering solutions. As well as providing security, augmented reality and geotechnical products for government, military, and civilian Customers. As a 100% employee-owned company, ARA provides a work environment that challenges its employees, rewards their efforts, and provides opportunities for them to grow and pursue work they are passionate about. ARA provides excellent benefits including medical, dental, vacation, 401(k), and stock ownership.

For additional information and an opportunity to join our unique team, please visit our website at. Experience Preferred 9 - 11 years: Experience related to the position Education Required Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field Behaviors Required Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Preferred Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations Required Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Preferred Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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