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ALTEN

Quality Assurance Specialist (aviation)

ALTEN, Binghamton, New York, United States

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This range is provided by ALTEN. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Responsibilities

Perform in‑process and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and internal requirements

Support and oversee QA/QC activities, including inspections, receiving checks, containment, and precision inspection of non‑conforming material

Execute non‑conformance management processes at the manufacturing site, including: Material Review Board (MRB), Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR), Return to Vendor (RTV), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) follow‑up

Partner with the Product Assurance Engineer and manufacturing site to drive root cause investigations, identify systemic issues, and validate corrective actions

Manage non‑conformance documentation, ensuring timely disposition and closure of issues

Provide real‑time quality data and inspection results to the PA Engineer and internal teams to support decision making

Assist with reviews of technical data packages, drawings, and work instructions as needed

Contribute to improvements in inspection procedures and utilization of metrology equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, 3D Solder Paste Inspection Systems)

Track site‑level quality metrics, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives

Support training of inspectors/technicians on inspection plans, defect identification, and data capture

Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures

Perform other quality‑related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)

2+ years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering‑related field or bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or supply chain in lieu of experience

Qualifications

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inspection methods

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T

Hands‑on experience with calibrated inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, 3D Solder Paste Inspection Systems, X‑ray inspection)

Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS standards

Knowledge of quality processes (First Article Inspections, CAPA, etc.)

Experience interfacing with customers and managing customer‑related non‑conformances

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality improvement tools (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Pareto analysis, RCCA, etc.)

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to liaise cross‑functionally and externally

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with MES, ERP, or QMS software is a plus

Background in solar cell/module manufacturing or other high‑reliability electronics preferred

Salary Range $75K-$95K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Compliance Notice Alten USA

is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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