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Base pay range $45,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr
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Director of Recruiting at Executive Alliance As an
Associate Quality Engineer , you will support the quality assurance and control processes across product development, manufacturing, and sustainment phases. You will work with cross‑functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management) to help ensure that our products — from components to fully integrated systems — meet rigorous defense‑ and customer‑mandated quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts to understand quality requirements and flow‑downs.
Support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 or equivalent as required.
Perform in‑process inspections, audits, and spot checks on production floor to verify compliance with quality plans and processes.
Assist in root cause analysis for non‑conformances (NCRs) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Monitor and report on key quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, process yield, audit findings) and present data in program meetings.
Help develop, maintain, and improve quality control plans, process control plans, and procedures (e.g., control charts, process validation).
Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and support continuous improvement activities (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Engage with suppliers and subcontractors around quality requirements, audits, and corrective actions.
Support sustaining and post‑production quality efforts — failure investigations, reliability tracking, and ongoing compliance during maintenance/modification.
Maintain documentation: nonconformance reports, inspection reports, audits, certificates of conformance, etc.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or a related STEM field) or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain [required level] security clearance.
Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, schematics, and work instructions.
Basic understanding of quality tools: root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, control plans.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and quality software/data analysis tools.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Preferred
Experience (internship, co‑op, or professional) in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of industry standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL‑STD, or other relevant regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies.
Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) process (e.g., AS9102).
Prior exposure to supplier quality management, audits, or quality certification activities.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job functions Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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This range is provided by Executive Alliance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $45,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Executive Alliance
Director of Recruiting at Executive Alliance As an
Associate Quality Engineer , you will support the quality assurance and control processes across product development, manufacturing, and sustainment phases. You will work with cross‑functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management) to help ensure that our products — from components to fully integrated systems — meet rigorous defense‑ and customer‑mandated quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts to understand quality requirements and flow‑downs.
Support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 or equivalent as required.
Perform in‑process inspections, audits, and spot checks on production floor to verify compliance with quality plans and processes.
Assist in root cause analysis for non‑conformances (NCRs) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Monitor and report on key quality metrics (e.g., defect rates, process yield, audit findings) and present data in program meetings.
Help develop, maintain, and improve quality control plans, process control plans, and procedures (e.g., control charts, process validation).
Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100) and support continuous improvement activities (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Engage with suppliers and subcontractors around quality requirements, audits, and corrective actions.
Support sustaining and post‑production quality efforts — failure investigations, reliability tracking, and ongoing compliance during maintenance/modification.
Maintain documentation: nonconformance reports, inspection reports, audits, certificates of conformance, etc.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or a related STEM field) or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain [required level] security clearance.
Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, schematics, and work instructions.
Basic understanding of quality tools: root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, control plans.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and quality software/data analysis tools.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Preferred
Experience (internship, co‑op, or professional) in aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of industry standards: AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL‑STD, or other relevant regulatory frameworks.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies.
Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) process (e.g., AS9102).
Prior exposure to supplier quality management, audits, or quality certification activities.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job functions Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing
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