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Validation Engineer (Lead)


 SRCTec, LLC is currently seeking a high-initiative, process-oriented Validation Engineer. The selected candidate will provide product qualification and process validation support, drive improvements within complex electronic manufacturing operations and assist the organization in meeting customer requirements.   

What You’ll Do
  • Develop and/or review manufacturing qualification plans and validation strategies in compliance with quality requirements and industry standards
  • Review change requests for potential impact to validated processes, systems and equipment
  • Provide test validation support to ensure correct level of testing, accuracy of test limits and critical criteria definition
  • Perform independent risk assessment on validation approaches to understand impact on product quality
  • Collaborate with other manufacturing and engineering disciplines to identify validation needs, determine root cause of qualification failures and solve complex problems
  • Recommend process updates and validation improvements that identify opportunities, mitigate risks and reduce cost of poor quality
  • Partner with quality engineers where compliance to validation processes, methods and procedures is at risk
  • Communicate validation impacts to business goals to relevant stakeholders and management
  • Drive results by leading and completing validation initiatives against identified timelines
  • Support cross-functional design, test, manufacturing and change control meetings
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, computer science, mathematics, computational mathematics, physics, or a similar field with 6+ years related experience
  • Understanding of fundamental test and system engineering principles/concepts
  • Experience in authoring, reviewing, executing and approving validation processes and procedures
  • Experience in root cause analysis tools and application of rigorous structured problem-solving techniques
  • Familiarly with IQ, OQ, PQ protocols and FAIs in a manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of continuous improvement and statistical analysis tools (e.g. Cpk, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Shainin Red-X)
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills in daily activities
  • Task-oriented with an attention for details and accuracy   
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and IPC standards
Ways to Stand Out – Preferred Requirements
  • Familiarity with complex electronics manufacturing and RF test tooling and measuring a plus
  • Ability to review designs and code for complex test and measurement systems (e.g. LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, VBA) a plus

What Sets Us Apart?
SRCTec, LLC is a manufacturing and life cycle management company specializing in the cost-effective production of high-quality, high-reliability, advanced military electro-mechanical products. SRCTec is a wholly owned subsidiary of SRC, Inc.

SRC is a not-for-profit research and development company that combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $100,000 to $113,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

Equal Opportunity

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements.

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  • Location Syracuse, New York
  • Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
  • Experience Required 6+ Years
  • Education Required Bachelors Degree
  • Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements
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