Quality Assurance Engineer

DescriptionPrimary Function This Quality Engineer II - Hardware position supports Quality Assurance activities to ensure hardware products conform to AS9100D, contractual requirements, and approved engineering documentation. The role is hands-on and execution-focused, emphasizing inspection, verification, traceability, and nonconformance control across the hardware lifecycle. The Quality Engineer II will support work performed in light production and integration environments focused on low-volume, customer-specific, and one-off hardware builds rather than repeatable large-scale manufacturing. The role requires close coordination with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure unique builds meet contractual and quality requirements. Essential Responsibilities: • Perform receiving, in-process, final, and acceptance inspections of hardware products • Verify hardware conformity to drawings, specifications, and work instructions • Ensure part identification, serialization, and traceability requirements are met and maintained • Perform/Support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) • Review and complete inspection records and quality documentation for accuracy and compliance • Identify and document nonconforming material in accordance with AS9100 procedures • Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support disposition execution • Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions • Review supplier documentation including Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102 • Verify as-built hardware matches approved configuration baselines • Ensure quality records are controlled, retained, and audit-ready • Support internal and external audits related to hardware quality compliance Work Conditions: • Full-time, primarily on-site position • Work performed in production, integration, and inspection environments supporting low-volume and one-off hardware builds • Occasional travel (=10%) may be required to support supplier or inspection activities RequirementsRequired Qualifications • 3-5 years of experience in hardware quality assurance, inspection, or a related role in a regulated industry • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience) • Working knowledge of AS9100D requirements • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications • Experience with receiving, in-process, and final inspections • Experience participating in MRB activities • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy • Effective written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Aerospace or defense industry experience • Experience reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports • AS9100 or ISO 9001 internal auditor training • Familiarity with FCA and PCA execution EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Created: 2026-03-10