Overview

We are seeking a full-time Quality Auditor at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for functioning in the capacity of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Organization Designation Authorization Unit Member (ODA/UM) and performing conformity inspections and export airworthiness findings in accordance with FAA designated requirements. In addition, you will prepare and perform internal quality system audits, report findings, observations, and issue Audit Reports in support of the Garmin audit programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide Export Airworthiness Certificates for eligible products and materials as an FAA ODA/UM
• Provide conformity inspections on behalf of the FAA as a designee
• Ensure our FAA Approved Quality System continues to meet requirements of the FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) through continuous improvement
• Team with Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Repair, Product Support, and Quality Assurance to identify failures and seek Root Cause Corrective Action to minimize process and product variation and eliminate failure mechanisms
• Perform quality system and product audits, and document audit activities with audit team members
• Review audit results, create audit reports, and maintain/ensure audit record integrity in accordance with audit program requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of product/process specifications, performance analysis, and any identified discrepancies
• Use caution and appropriate presence while auditing to provide for: operator safety, product and process integrity, and minimum process interference
• Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in an FAA approved electronics manufacturing environment where knowledge or experience of the following is demonstrated
  • First Article, in-process, and final assembly inspections
  • Quality provisions of special processes
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Airworthiness assurance
  • Testing Procedures
  • Use of FAA-type design data
  • Configuration control methodology
• Bachelor's degree (technical aviation related curriculum preferred) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Suite
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates proficiency in developing, implementing, and following formal procedures or work instructions
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, work well with others, be detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
• Must possess current or recent experience as ODA/UM, DMIR, Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or meet the FAA requirements for same
• Demonstrated affiliation with the aviation industry as indicated by education, avocation, or work history
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge in reading and interpreting the FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations)

Desired Qualifications

• FAA authorization to issue Air Worthiness Tags (Activity Codes 8 and 20)
• Previous auditing experience or training
• Working experience with ISO-9000 (International Quality Standard), QS-9000 (Quality System Requirements), TQM (Total Quality Management), Quality Circles, or other improvement programs

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits