Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an

exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview:

A Quality Specialist III will be assigned to the following areas: Cable Process Inspection, Cable Quality Analysis, Laboratory, Repeater Assembly and Build, Repeater Sub Assembly Build. Within the role, the Quality Specialist analyzes documentation and determines compliance, performs statistical process evaluations as well as generates product releases. This position requires strong attention to detail, strong decision making skills as well as the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• *Analyzes product documentation, both written and through database tools, to determine compliance to customer specifications via multiple support tools.

• *Generates product releases to manufacturing using production control schedules.

• *Tracks and details product history through accurate record keeping and charting techniques.

• *Performs statistical process evaluations based upon department requests.

• *Interfaces with manufacturing, management and customer representatives professionally and respectfully.

• *Follows verbal and written instruction, accepts increased responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions.

• *Audits the work of others in a professional manner.

• *Possesses a quality conscious awareness and assists in updating department documentation.

• *Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices.

• *Maintains a good safety record, has a working knowledge of the behavioral based safety initiatives and accepts the responsibility to communicate unsafe situations.

• *Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.

• *While interacting with customers and visitors, represents the Company in a positive manner.

• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives).

• Responds to multiple production assignments in a timely and efficient manner.

• Meets required training criteria such as IPC-610 and JSTD when requested.

• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.

• Two or more years of related experience and/or training strongly preferred.

• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

• Ability to perform statistical analysis and functions.

• Possess the mathematical skills required to work with conversion factors, formulas and other related functions.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and positive communication style, along with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Efficiently use precision measuring and evaluation equipment, including but not limited to tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.

• Must be able to pass a written, job related test.

• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Proficient verbal and written skills which allow for accurate explanations of all situations you are responsible to manage.

• Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.

• Ability to work any shift, including nights and weekends.

• Ability to speak, read and write English with technical proficiency.

• Ability to learn database tools and become productive within prescribed period.

• Certifications to IPC-600, IPC-610 and JSTD-001 are desirable. (For OPS and OSA must be able to pass the courses).

• Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day.

  NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

  Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

  Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not

  available for this position.

  Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law. Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applicationswithout a resume.

  BENEFITS

  SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.

  AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

  SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

  SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. Since 1955, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 21 times.

  SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES

  Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation