Quality Control Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

GATR Technologies is a fast growing satellite communications company in Huntsville, Alabama, that designs, develops, and manufactures unique inflatable satellite antenna systems.  For more information about GATR, visit our website at www.gatr.com.

 

Job Description

Utilize standardized work instructions to support day-to-day quality control activities consisting of inspection of manufactured goods and supplier products, supporting quality problem investigations through root cause analysis, evaluating and processing Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) and Non-Conforming Materials (NCMs), assisting in the development of standardized work and material routings, and training production team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Inspect incoming, in-process, and final product quality to confirm adherence to or identify discrepancies with known standards
  • Assist with inspection and evaluation of RMAs
  • Complete and process non-conforming material paperwork and keep log history up to date
  • Assist in development of standardized work documents incorporating  lean manufacturing principles
  • Utilize standardized work documents and experience to train production team members
  • Assist in gathering quality data for developing process improvements and root cause investigations of quality problems
  • Assist in documenting quality problems and countermeasures with Quality Reports
  • Work as part of Operations team to further company goals concerning safety, quality, and productivity
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team atmosphere with all levels of personnel
  • Ability to work with shop tools and equipment
  • Understanding of and experience applying lean manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys and 5S principles
  • Ability to work proactively to organize processes, with strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

Additional Information

We look forward to learning  more about you and encourage you to learn more about us at www.gatr.com. GATR offers competitive pay and excellent benefits plans.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and assure you that all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.