Quality Systems Specialist

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking an Quality Systems Specialist to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Echodyne is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist with experience in Quality System performance to join its team. You will be working in a fast-paced environment developing next generation RADAR systems. The Quality Systems Specialist is responsible for the development of data analyses to report metrics to stakeholders as well as the execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure effective and efficient quality processes in MRB and efficient closure of Nonconformance Records (NCRs). This position reports to the Director of QA and Regulatory Compliance.

This role is on-site in Kirkland, WA and Woodinville, WA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect, analyze, and interpret quality-related data (e.g., nonconformances, corrective actions, audit results, scrap/rework, supplier quality)

Proficient with developing metrics using data analysis tools

Provide data support for management reviews and customer reporting.

Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reports to monitor QMS performance

Identify trends, patterns, and root causes to support data-driven decision-making

Evaluate, assign investigate and push resolution of nonconformances and maintain appropriate QMS records as needed

Ensure data integrity and traceability in compliance with AS9100 requirements

Act as the primary coordinator of Nonconformance Records (NCRs): monitor, document, and drive timely closure

Ensures proper material identification, segregation, and storage of inventory material

Works closely with members of Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, and Quality to ensure good communication and coordination of activities

Maintain acceptable levels of nonconforming material in Material Review Board (MRB) and drive the disposition of this material

Track effectiveness of improvement initiatives and report outcomes

Maintain documentation and records aligned with QMS procedures

Partner with Quality Engineers and stakeholders to support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Active participant in continuous Improvement and Lean projects

Maintains current education in the field with internal and external education and training

Assists with Quality System Audits

Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3+ years’ experience in a Data Analyst role or equivalent education
Ability to develop reports using PowerBI, Excel, MiniTab, etc
A minimum of 2 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment
Proficient knowledge of MSD Office; Word and Excel
Experience working within a Quality Management System environment
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
Experience with ERP, MES and PLM systems
Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressure
Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Able to collect, analyze and report data
Self-Driven and able to work with limited supervision

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

Development of Supplier Scorecarding

Proactive, professional, self-starter and able to work well in teams of various cultures and backgrounds

ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Lean Manufacturing: Kaizen and efficient problem solving experience

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a non-exempt role.

The hourly rate for this role is

$28.82 - $43.38 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including

RSU (Restricted Stock Units)

Generous Benefits

Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you

Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA

Virtual Care – 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)

Travel Assistance Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.