Quality Generalist

The Quality Generalist provides vital operational and administrative support to the Quality Department. In this job, you will help keep our quality paperwork organized and accurate. Responsibilities will be focused on the review and preparation of documents such as First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs). You will also inspect finished products as a Product Release Delegate (DPRV Personnel). Additional support functions will vary depending on the needs of the department. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and like working with files and records, this is a great role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check Quality Paperwork: Review and organize paperwork for First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs) to make sure they are correct.
• Inspect and Release Products: Act as a Product Release Delegate (DPRV) to inspect finished parts and sign off on them so they can be shipped to customers.
• Coordinate Inspections: Help schedule and prepare paperwork for customer and government inspectors who visit our facility.
• Inspection & Assembly Support: Help the incoming inspection or assembly departments with inspecting parts or supporting production when needed.
• Enter Data: Input quality information, test results, and records into our computer systems accurately.
• General Department Support: Help the Quality team with organizing files, scanning documents, and using software to track and manage actions for the quality team.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (a 2-year Associate’s degree or technical certificate is a plus).
• 1 to 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing, assembly, or office environment.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings, blueprints, or technical schematics.
• Experience reading and working with basic paperwork, checklists, or instructions.
• Good computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) or other basic databases.
• Good eyesight (with or without glasses/contacts) to inspect small parts and read paperwork.

Preferred Skills:

• Quality Experience: Previous experience working in a Quality Department or as a Quality Inspector/Technician.
• Aerospace/Defense Knowledge: Experience working in a factory that makes parts for aerospace, military, or defense customers.
• Special Certifications: Having a DPRV (Delegated Product Release Verification), IPC-620, J-STD-001, or other industry certification.
• ERP Software: Experience using manufacturing or tracking software (such as Fourth Shift).
• Problem Solving: Experience working in a team environment to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues.

What we offer:

• A start-up atmosphere within a large, established organization
• A meritocracy where a high level of achievement and contribution is rewarded
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Training and career development
• 401k with a company match plus an additional employer-paid contribution
• Healthcare including medical, dental and vision, life and disability
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities and education loan repayment assistance
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance
• Complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition repayment assistance

ITAR - The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.  Position requires candidate to be a US Person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (US Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 USC 1101(a) (20).

An Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority; Female; Disabled; Veteran; National Origin; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity.  Drug-Free work environment.
 

What we offer

• A supportive, high-trust work environment with clear expectations, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance
• A meritocracy where a high level of achievement and contribution is rewarded
• Competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• On the job training and career development opportunities
• 401k with a company match plus an additional employer-paid contribution
• 15 days of Paid Time Off, tiering up in years 3, 5 and 8
• 12 paid holidays
• Complete benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement, EAP, a company-matched 401k contribution and a non-elective company 401k contribution.
• Veteran and military-friendly environment

Position requires access to controlled technology that is subject to US export controls. Qualified candidates must be a US Person (including US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain required authorizations(s) from the U.S. Government.

SV Microwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.