Quality Control Supervisor full_time

Position Overview:  This position, located on site in Danbury CT is for a Quality Control Supervisor to manage the optical inspection department and perform program quality engineering tasks for assigned programs.  This individual will be responsible for leading a team of Quality Inspectors for incoming materials as well as in-process inspections ensuing activities are completed in a timely manner to support manufacturing operations and meeting profit plan targets/goals. Position will also be required to support program activities in a Quality engineering capacity.

Specific Requirements:

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• Leadership of the inspection teams
• Management of materials flow through the inspection department.
• Coordination of inspections or other work with material planners and operations.
• Strategic and tactical management of the quality and inspection organization.
• Identification and execution of department / site improvement activities.
• Management and prioritization of substantial and diverse workload and changing priorities.
• Development, training and technical support tools for users with varying levels of inspection skills.
• Completion of annual performance reviews.
• Coaching and mentoring on job performance.
• Communication and escalation of concerns to responsible parties in real time.
• SAP and department reporting to support escapes and material flow management
• Quality Engineering support to assigned programs.

Travel Requirements: <10%

Education Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience
• In absence of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience is required

Experience Required:

Minimum of five (5) years of Quality experience, including experience in program quality engineering.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of optics and the optical inspection process.
• Strong working knowledge of quality processes and program requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (can be project leadership and/or experience providing training and guidance to others)
• Demonstrated expertise in program quality engineering.

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance. The form contained in this link will provide insight into the information the government requests as part of the clearance process. https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf86.pdf.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

ARKA Group L.P. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.