Position Summary:

 Cristek is a Qnnect Company, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, with revenues above $80 million and ~350 employees across multiple locations. 

Cristek manufactures electrical connectors, cable assemblies, harnesses, and related electro-mechanical products, and holds multiple quality certifications including AS9100 & ISO 9001. Cristek, established in 1985, is headquartered in Anaheim, CA with divisions in North Billerica, MA and Minden, NV.  The FAI Quality Analyst, based in Anaheim, CA will collaborate with associates across multiple departments & sites, to insure accurate and timely processing of First Article Inspection Reports, and to provide general support to the Quality department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Process AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Collaborate with inspection personnel.
• Maintain FAI tracking logs.
• Convert content of customer drawings, specs, & parts lists into AS9102 report format.
• Analyze material certifications relative to customer and industry requirements.
• Support other team members with dimensional and visual inspection.
• Prepare End Item Data Packages.
• Collect APQP input (process flows, PFMEA, control plans, capacity analyses, etc.)
• Input data into customer portals.
• Collaborate with customer Field Quality Engineers during the review of FAIRs.
• Support customer source inspections.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) in the processing of Non-Conformances (NCMR).
• Support activity related to Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA, SCAR, RCCA).
• Support the activity related to retention of QPL products (sample preparation, testing coordination, documentation, reporting to Defense Logistics Agency).
• Support internal & external audits.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma. Desired additional technical education or training.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
• Exposure to Quality Standards including AS9100, AS9145, ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and management.

Desired Qualifications:

• English / Spanish bilingual, written and verbal capabilities.
• Experience in the various AS9145 APQQP phases of product development.
• Experience with MIL-Specs and other industry standards used in aerospace and defense designs.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.  

This position requires use of information which is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At Cristek, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package reflects this commitment. Some of our benefit offerings include: 

• Insurance benefits: We provide our employees with access to      comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurances to ensure they can      prioritize their health and well-being. 
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life      balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay      period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family      and friends, or pursue personal interests. 
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with      loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to      celebrate and enjoy these moments.  
• Growth Participation Units      (GPUs): We provide growth      participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of      the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and      as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When      the private equity firm that currently owns us sells the company, GPUs      will be paid out, with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.       
• 401(k) Matching: We offer up to 4% of 401(k) matching to help our      employees save for their future. 
• Short-Term & Long-Term      Disability Insurances: We      want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected      circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability      insurances, entirely employer paid.   
• Tuition reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development      and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational      goals.  
• Additional perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits      such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life &      AD&D insurance, etc.  

Qnnect and its affiliated companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.? 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.