QUALITY SPECIALIST:

About ThermAvant Technologies, LLC

ThermAvant 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 difference

Description/ 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 customers
• Inspections for first articles, in process inspections, receiving inspections, and associated reporting
• Review Certificates of Conformance for accuracy and verify documentation is in compliance to customer order requirements before releasing product for shipment
• Collect, track, and file paperwork for projects, providing status updates as needed
• Communicate effectively with other departments and in a timely manner
• Maintain general appearance of work area
• Other 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

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience, from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities is necessary
• Must be able to obtain security clearance as it applies to ITAR and EAR regulations
• Understanding of engineering prints and tolerances, including GD&T
• Basic math comprehension
• Knowledge 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 software
• Attention to detail and organized
• Flexible and adaptive
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment preferred (experience with inspecting machined aluminum parts a plus) but will train the right person
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The 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 focus
• Must 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