ATN Project Engineer - Quality Management Systems/Quality Engineering Statewide Position

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to the policies and procedures as specified by the Alabama Technology Network, the host college, and the Alabama Community College System, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops and implements technical assistance and training for business and industry, heavily focused on manufacturing companies, particularly in the area of Quality Systems/Quality Engineering. 
• Deliver projects as assigned. 
• Trains/facilitates all aspects of and leads implementation of Quality Systems and Quality Engineering as part of project work.
• Travel to deliver and/or assist with Team projects as needed throughout the state of Alabama. Frequent overnight travel required (approved travel reimbursed.) Travel is required. 
• Prepares reports, statistical data, and general information for use in evaluating effectiveness of quality programs implemented for clients. 
• Submits documentation and reports to Director and/or Central Office as requested.
• Collaborates on projects and activities with other ATN staff and Alabama Community College System. 
• Participates in all Continual Improvement Team activities and on ATN committees as requested.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Works with clients to complete client satisfaction and impact surveys. 
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of Team product line, operations, and strategic planning initiatives. 
• Promotes ATN within civic, professional, technical, and industrial organizations and other agencies.
• Collaborates and communicates with employees of the host college. 
• Utilizes Enterprise Planning Resources (ERP), NetSuite, to record time and expenses in a timely manner.
• Adheres to ATN ISO Quality Management System and National Institute of Standards and Technology/Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST/MEP) guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains professional credentials and participates in meetings and conference of relevant professional organizations as required.
• Assists Business Development office with relationship development. 
• Participates on committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend hours. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. 

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical area from a accredited institution.
• At least five (5) years full-time work experience in manufacturing or related industry in the area of Quality/Continual Improvement. 
• Work experience in successful applications of quality engineering tools (e.g., PPAP, APQP, DOE, FMEA, SPC, MSA, or 6 Sigma) in a manufacturing environment. 
• Experience with Quality System implementation and management (e.g., ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100). 
• Experience with project management and delivery of training a manufacturing or related industry.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with various software programs including Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

 Note: a minimum of eight (8) years full-time quality/continual improvement work experience in industry or manufacturing may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience/knowledge with one or more of ATN’s service delivery specialties: Industrial Maintenance Technology, Lean Enterprise, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering/Technical Services, Leadership & Management Development, or Food Industry. 
• Experience in business development, marketing, sales, or public relations.

Supplemental Information

Salary: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Technology Network’s Salary Schedule T-3 ($66,411 - $108,987).

All job seekers must create an online profile and submit their applications via the link on this webpage. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/atn/.  ATN does not accept emailed or paper applications. 

IMPORTANT!  Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until all required application materials have been uploaded. Once your application has been submitted no additional attachments will be allowed.

A complete application packet must be submitted by the posted deadline in order to be considered for this position. Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit all the required information will be disqualified. Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. A completed application package must consist of the following:

• Completed online application
• Current resume; applicants who fail to attach all the required information will be disqualified.
• College transcript(s), official or unofficial, from all colleges attended where degrees(s) were conferred. A separate transcript from each college attended. Transcript(s) must confirm applicant meets the education requirements. A copy of the diploma will not be accepted. If a degree indicated as earned on application, transcripts must be attached; applicants who fail to attach all the required information will be disqualified.
• Three professional references with valid email address included on application. References will receive an e-refence invitation to provide a reference letter electronically; applicants who fail to attach all the required information will be disqualified.

 All applications materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your resume, all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given an opportunity to upload these during the process. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an onscreen notice that you have successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean that your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with the applicants regarding ATN’s search process will be sent via email. If you have questions, contact the ATN Business Manager at (334) 293-4674. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Applicant Support Team

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST

855-524-5627

 Applicants must adhere to ATN’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Alabama Technology Network will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  Applicants in need of an accommodation(s) should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview at 334-293-4674.

 Alabama Technology Network is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community, technical colleges, and other entities under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.   

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.  Any offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. 

Alabama Technology Network is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).  E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

 Alabama Technology Network reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position. 

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