As an Associate Quality Systems Specialist with Columbia Helicopters you will be assisting more senior level personnel with ensuring the effectiveness of the quality management system policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

• Ensures quality and regulatory compliance in accordance with documented procedures for all aspects of company’s quality system.


• Assist with any of the following;


• Ensuring AS9100/AS9110 compliance.


• Working in Corrective Action Preventive Action System


• Inspecting components, parts and material.


• Operator quality disciplines and operator programs.


• Continuous improvement processes.


• Internal/External and aircraft audits review of applicable documentation.


• Policy and process creation, ensuring it meets all regulatory requirements.


• Assist with investigations utilizing proven Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) and structured problem solving methodologies.


• Conducts oneself in accordance with Company’s Core Values.


• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE -

• Must be a self-starter with a quality mind set towards attention to detail.


• Minimum 2 years of experience in a quality role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree preferred.


• Basic understanding of auditing and Quality Systems (i.e., CAPA, CASS, Audit Management).


• Preferred – proven evidence of AS9100 and/or AS9110 audit training.


• Preferred - Awareness of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations with focus on Parts 21, 43, 91, 135 and 145.


• Experience with the use of precision measuring devices such as, calipers, micrometers, etc.


• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas, concepts, and proposals to a wide range of audiences at all levels.


• Ability to handle multiple task simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.


• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.


• Requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally.


• Have a valid passport preferred


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual origin, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. Chapter I, Subchapter M, § 120.15.

If you are an individual with a disability and unable to complete our electronic application process, please e-mail applicant@colheli.com or contact Human Resources at 503-678-1222 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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