The Quality Engineer works closely with Engineering and Manufacturing in defining requirements necessary during product design and development which create protocols for production that result in high-quality Satellite Technology products; ensures compliance with standards, identify issues, recommend solutions, and create quality documentation. Requires high level of interdepartmental communication, in-depth data collection/ interpretation, and detail oriented follow up.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Update Quality Management System (QMS) with improvements and corrections
• Audit our systems based upon ISO 9001:2015 requirements
• Set detailed guidelines on processes and items to be checked
• Monitor the entire production cycle and perform regular tests to identify potential malfunctions as early as possible
• Determine quality metrics for all manufacturing processes
• Set and track quality assurance goals (e.g. reduce average turnaround time for quality checks by 20%)
• Identify the root of technical issues and recommend fixes
• Prepare reports on malfunctions and corrective actions (e.g. number of defective raw materials per order)
• Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products
• Inspect product materials and electrical systems for defects and durability
• Review current blueprints and quality documentation
• Ability to travel for supplier qualification and follow up audits (estimate < 10% travel)
• Coordinate with external quality assurance auditors and technicians to ensure legal compliance
• Ability to take lead on complicated projects as well as willing to tackle routine tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, resolve problems, meet deadlines and handle fast paced critical work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or other relevant technical field with 1+ plus years of experience as a Quality Engineer or 5+ years of experience with a A.A./A.S.
• Previous work experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Knowledge of or experience with ISO 9001:2015 and the certification process
• Additional certification in Quality Assurance is a plus

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to manage changing priorities and workflow
• Ability to work in teams and individually
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Self-motivation and reliability
• In-depth understanding of technical documentation
• Familiarity with statistical analysis
• Experience with measurement and/or testing methodologies

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for computer/data entry work
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, lift overhead
• Occasional use of ladder

Travel

• Ability to travel for supplier qualification and follow up audits (estimate < 10% travel)

Reports To

• Director of Quality

AvL is a EOE Employer

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for AvL to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If AvL determines that it will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then AvL expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon AvL receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions AvL shall establish in its sole discretion or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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