Job Details
Job Location: IALR CMA - Danville, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Manufacturing
Description
About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. WE discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress, and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in daily preserving and delivering this mission.
What will you do?
The Quality Assurance Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and precision of metrology services, processes, and record keeping within IALR’s Manufacturing Advancement division, particularly within the Center for Manufacturing Advancement. This role will support the CMA CNC Bay, CMA partner companies, and part creation in support of the Navy Center of Excellence (COE) and its partners. The QA Specialist will focus on physical measuring and scanning, data capturing, ITAR compliance, and reporting to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Data Capturing & Analysis:
- Collect and analyze data related to quality inspection processes, calibration compliance, and processing documentation.
- Develop and maintain systems for tracking quality metrics and performance indicators.
- Provide actionable insights based on data analysis to optimize machining, additive, and or metrology processes.
- ITAR Compliance:
- Ensure all manufacturing processes and documentation adhere to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ITAR regulations and implement necessary updates to processes and reporting.
- ISO Compliance:
- Ensure all manufacturing processes and documentation adhere to the CMA Quality Management System requirements.
- Maintain all processes and procedures defined within the CMA Quality Management System.
- Actively participate within the CMA Quality Management System as an internal auditor and participating on various internal teams.
- Quality Assurance & Reporting:
- Perform regular quality checks on parts produced in the CMA and/or in support of partner projects to ensure compliance with defined standards.
- Generate detailed reports on quality assurance activities, highlighting any deviations and recommending corrective actions.
- Collaborate with CMA staff and partner companies to address quality issues and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Support for CNC Machinists:
- Provide technical support to CNC Machinists, helping to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to part quality and machine performance.
- Assist in the development of best practices for part creation, ensuring that all products meet or exceed customer specifications.
Where will you work?
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville, VA.
What do you offer?
- Associate’s degree in quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with CMM, scanning, and other advanced metrology equipment is highly preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in data capturing and analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of ITAR regulations and ISO processes/procedures, as well as their application in a manufacturing setting.
- Familiarity with CNC machining processes and quality control methodologies.
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop working relationships with other Human Resources professionals and Hiring Managers.
- Ability to work under stress, interruptions, and tight deadlines.
- Must be able to operate and manipulate a keyboard.
- Must be able to move from building to building, with limited travel.
- Light physical work may be required.
- Travel may be required.
What IALR Offers
IALR will offer a salary of $80,000 - $90,000. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment, all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with lower-than-expected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
.How to Apply
Apply online at www.ialr.org/employment. Interviews will begin as qualified applicants are identified.