Job Information
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Quality Sr. Staff Engineer I in Irvine, California
Overview
Quality Sr. Staff Engineer I
Responsibilities
Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.
Who We Are:
Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!
How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.
If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.
The Position:
Job summary:
Partner with Engineering, Product, and other cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality products. This includes participating in key milestone review meetings and ensuring compliance to product and process requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define or enhance on functional processes, ensuring compliance to industry standards (AS9100, DO-178, etc.) and customer requirements. Conduct activities related to identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Major Responsibilities Description:
Perform quality activities throughout software development lifecycle with cross-functional teams. (50%)
Participate in key milestone review meetings to ensure compliance to industry standards (AS9100, DO-178, etc.), product, OEM and process requirements.
Identify opportunities for process improvement in software development lifecycle.
Define and ensure successful conclusion of improvement initiatives.
Define, update, collect and analyze KPI data and trends in partnerships with KPI owners.
Work with KPI owners to implement a get to green plan as needed.
Perform testing in the labs as required to demonstrate compliance to requirements.
Perform Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA) activities. Review the effectiveness of actions and share lessons learned across the cross-functional teams. Drive improvement initiatives resulting from preventive actions. (30%)
Support the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Improves and/or implements quality operation procedures, work instructions, and quality planning. (10%)
Support investigations, initiatives, and projects as needed, at the team or organization level. (10%)
The salary or hourly wage range of $ 93,000 – $157,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.
What We’re Looking For:
Education/Experience Requirements:
BS in Software, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering degree.
Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
5+ years embedded software development background for aerospace/defense or medical devices desired.
Experience working and testing avionics, aircraft, and/or electronic systems.
Working knowledge of AS9100-based Quality Management System requirements, DO-178.
Working experience with RCCA/CAPA, 5Whys.
Experience in conducting audits.
Strong process mindset.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Knowledge or experience with Lean Six Sigma is a plus. Green/black belt is a plus.
AS9100 Lead auditor certification is a plus.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong ownership mindset with demonstrated capability to drive projects from start to completion.
Our Principles:
Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude
What We Offer:
· At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.
· Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
· Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
· 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
· Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
· Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.
All applicants are subject to Company policies, third party customer and worksite requirements, and government requirements, regarding vaccination and/or testing for COVID-19. Where permitted by applicable law, applicants may be required to be fully vaccinated with an authorized COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, unless they are eligible for and obtain an exemption based on a reasonable accommodation because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. While the Company strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, it may require vaccination and/or testing for positions in which third party customer, worksite, or government requirements apply, in accordance with applicable law. At those locations where requirements apply, exemptions will be considered based on applicable law.
Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.
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