Primary Function

The Quality Analyst reviews, analyzes SOWs, drawings, specifications, quality standards such as AS9100, AS9110, ISO 10012, FAA Part 145, AR 95-20, DCMA 8210, FAA Part 145, IPC A 610, IPC A 600, J Std 001, ANSI/IPC A WHMA 620 and others similar and develop a quality process requirements & plan to verify completion of fabrication, installation, product configuration, supplier’s performance, adherence to workmanship, develop audit checklist, conduct audits and essentially assesses compliance of parts, processes, sub-assemblies, integrated assemblies, wire harnesses, cable assemblies and QMS systems as necessary and reports and coordinates resolution to issues and participate in the solution process.

Essential Duties

• Provide Quality Assurance technical expertise to the assigned project, process, function within the company
• Develop initiates methods for inspection, evaluate product & processes, revises and applies technical quality assurance methods to inspect, test, verify in process raw materials, parts, sub-assemblies, finished products and QMS Processes internally or externally.
• Ensure activities and items are in compliance with company and customer requirements on drawings, specifications or applicable standards including AS9100 / AS9110 as required
• Performs analysis and identifies trends based on inspections at various stages of process from supply chain to final delivery, final inspection, test or audits
• Provides solutions as necessary, participates in root cause and corrective action process
• Ensures established processes, routers, procedures, drawings requirements are met
• Evaluates, develops and prepares supporting data such as First Articles IAW AS9102, Audit Reports, CARs, PARs, and SCARs as necessary including metrics and acting on trends
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere is a must
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently , take initiatives, get involved and transform the processes to deliver to customer expectations

Supervisory Responsibilities

The company however evaluates performance, leadership skills, technical knowledge and individual achievements and these factors do help the company make decisions such as recommending personnel for promotions when necessary

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Well versed in IPC A 610, IOC A 600, J Std 001, ANSI/WHMA-A-620, ANSI/Y 14.5M, AS9100, AS9110, AS9102
• Experience in reading drawings, prints, quality standards & specifications, notes, familiarity with various DOD/Military/Aviation parts and requirements
• Well versed in CARC Paint process, Machining, Plating & Finishing, Welding to AWS specification with respect to Steel of various grades, Aluminum of virus grades, SS of various grades, NDI/NDT techniques, fasteners, torque, go no go gages, thread gages, G D & T fundamentals
• Experience & knowledgeable in Quality assurance principles & fundamentals of Root Cause determination using 5 why, FMEA, fundamentals of Quality Assurance , Supplier Quality fundamentals including flow down of requirements to suppliers, developing suppliers, assessing their performance, managing risks and calculating ratings and assisting other functions in the company as necessary
• Ability to analyze raw data using Pareto Diagram and tracking issues and developing preventive actions in a fast paces real time basis to deal with urgent customer requirements

Required Qualifications

Quality Analyst II - Associate degree + 2 to 4 Years Experience OR High School / GED + 8  to 12 Years Experience

• A strong background and experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, QMS environment is a must
• Ability to identify a trend, conduct root cause analysis, use Quality principles, check product workmanship to industry or military specifications is a must
• QMS Auditing background is helpful
• Ability to communicate, write, discuss professionally and harmoniously is a must
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.