Sechan Electronics is committed to the development, testing and manufacturing of military defense electronics systems and subsystems for the Department of Defense and Prime Contractors. As a leading Department of Defense contractor, our dedication to excellence has made us one of the most respected electronic manufacturers in the industry. 


The Quality Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and priorities of the Quality Engineering team at our Circuit Card Assembly facility. Additionally, they will support Programs and Project activity as assigned. They will also participate in corporate Quality Management System activities and support the Director of Quality Engineering.  

Position Responsibilities:  
•    Responsible for hiring, staffing, training, and handling all personnel issues of the QAE team.
•    Provides feedback and formal performance and coaching reviews with the QAE personnel.
•    Manages the workflow and sets daily priorities for the CCA QAE team.  
•    Builds and maintains a strong and cohesive QAE team.
•    Maintains the standard operating procedures that are used by QAEs and other project team members and ensures compliance or the change of the documents to reflect actual activities.  
•    Conducts bid reviews, costing and technical writing as assigned.
•    Participates in and leads problem resolution for quality related project issues.
•    Interfaces with multiple departments and attends meetings as needed to ensure appropriate quality assurance support and planning.
•    Manages all of the Quality Assurance requirements of assigned projects including but not limited to Contract and Requirements Reviews, Quality Planning, Control Plans, First Article Inspection (FAI), Floor Support, Product Release, and Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
•    Plan, develop, and executes processes to ensure projects operate in accordance with AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Assurance related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), customer contractual requirements, Quality Clauses, FARs, and DFARs.
•    Creates necessary plans, procedures, reports, and presentations to communicate with internal and external customers.
•    Interfaces with customer representatives including Management, Program Quality, Customer Source Inspectors, and Government personnel on all matters of contract acceptance, product acceptance, and shipping.
•    Performs and participates in audits of processes and product.
•    Executes all duties in an ethical and professional manner.
•    Performs other tasks and duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives.

Skills & Abilities:
•    Demonstrated ability to independently manage personnel and projects.
•    Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities.
•    Ability to complete a wide range of tasks of moderate complexity using advanced technical judgement and critical thinking.
•    Strong computer skills including near expert skills in most of the Microsoft Office Business suite. 
•    Excellent customer service skills and focus required.
•    Experience with Configuration Management
•    Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, and to work independent a team environment essential.
•    Technical drawing knowledge and usage of standard measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, thread and gages)
•    Experience with statistics, probability, algebra and scientific notation.
•    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to get along with a diverse workforce and interface with all levels of the organization.
•    Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and databases.
•    Commitment to company values

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent.
•    10 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience required combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments and satisfying customer’s requirements
•    Prior experience with Military or Aerospace Quality System rules, regulations, standards, including planning and implementation.
•    Professional Association certification (ASQ) preferred.
•    Experience with Circuit Card Assembly or EEE components preferred.
•    Experience with electrical circuits and manufacturing of harness or elect-mechanical assemblies.
•    Current or prior certifications of electronics standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 (Class 3)
•    Experience working on DOD programs or meeting Military Specified Requirements.
•    Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
•    Ability to pass vision acuity exam.

Work Environment:
•    Office Environment:   Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day, lift 30 lbs, and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
•    Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Thursday; Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations. 
•    9/80 work schedule.
•    Occasional travel may be required.
•    Office located in Lancaster, PA facility with periodic visit to other facility.