Quality Specialist (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm)

Full-time Description    QUALITY SPECIALIST:About ThermAvant Technologies, LLCThermAvant Technologies, LLC designs and manufactures high performance custom thermal management solutions, including advanced heat sinks and heat spreaders based on the Oscillating Heat Pipe (OHP) technology, for terrestrial and aerospace applications. ThermAvant Technologies operates an AS9100D/ISO9001 certified drug free facility in Columbia, Missouri.Why Join ThermAvant?Our team values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer:Competitive pay based on experience  100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance  Additional benefits including 401(k), paid time off, and career development opportunities A collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions make a differenceDescription/ Job Summary:The QA Specialist reports to the QA Director and will work on a wide scope of projects.  Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload. Qualified candidates for this position must be flexible, illustrate initiative and responsibility, be reliable and friendly, as well as have experience working with other departments within the company. A high-quality productivity level within a fast-paced environment is necessary. The ideal candidate focuses on completing work effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner.Responsibilities:Final Inspections of parts shipping to customersInspections for first articles, in process inspections, receiving inspections, and associated reportingReview Certificates of Conformance for accuracy and verify documentation is in compliance to customer order requirements before releasing product for shipmentCollect, track, and file paperwork for projects, providing status updates as neededCommunicate effectively with other departments and in a timely mannerMaintain general appearance of work areaOther duties as assigned, including, but not limited to document control, maintain calibration database, and assisting in Internal Process Audits Program/Operate VMM and/or CMM equipment Requirements Qualifications:A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience, from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities is necessaryMust be able to obtain security clearance as it applies to ITAR and EAR regulationsUnderstanding of engineering prints and tolerances, including GD&T Basic math comprehensionKnowledge of inspection equipment to be utilized: CMM, VMM, thread gauges, Mitutoyo digital height scale, calipers, pin gages, profilometer, etc.Ability to use Word, Excel, and adapt to various other computer softwareAttention to detail and organizedFlexible and adaptiveStrong written and oral communication skillsPrevious experience in manufacturing environment preferred (experience with inspecting machined aluminum parts a plus) but will train the right personAbility to work independently as well as in a collaborative environmentPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs The ability to be flexible and work as a team to help others perform projects that are new and/or different from their current job description