QA Engineer

Seeking a highly analytical QA Engineer who enjoys bridging quality assurance between design and production teams within the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division atApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA).on-sitein Madison, AL. Must be a self-starter ensuring development and implementation of quality standards to ensure that products meet quality specifications, while working to improve processes and workflows to comply with safety regulations. As a QA Engineer you will perform inspections, conduct audits, document deviations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold the highest levels of quality and compliance for products used by key stakeholders.This position will require at minimum the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.We're seeking the following in a Quality Engineer:- Proven experience assisting in the development, implementation and sustainment of a Quality Management Systems (QMS) meeting AS9100D and/or ISO9001:2015 certification standards- Demonstrated experience leading corrective actions and using root cause analysis tools- Proven experience with QA tracking and reporting all activities, procedures and processes, developing auditing tools to improve the internal auditing process and conducting regular reviews and inspections to ensure employee adherence to quality standards- Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes- Skilled in utilization of industry-standard inspection equipment- Ability in Identifying opportunities for process improvements through analysis of process measurement data- Effectively communicate a stop-work authority when quality requirements are not being met- Advanced experience in reading blueprints- Knowledge of translating GDandT drawings in actionable inspection plans- Experience in performing incoming, in-process and final inspections- Conduct quality training sessions- Build a culture of QA accountability and collaboration with clear expectations, regular feedback, and shared ownership of outcomes- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project- Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with staff at all levels of the organization- Ability to develop relationships and to work with various functional teams and stakeholders- Work requires sitting, sitting for long periods of time, pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, hold and move items with hand(s), multilimbed coordination, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, vision for close and distance and must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually, 50lbs or more with assistance- Be physically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required- Bachelors Degree and2-4 years relevant work experience; ORIn lieu of a degree, a H.S. diploma and8-10 years experience as QA Engineer in a DoW/DoD manufacturing fieldNice if you have the following:- Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of War- Solidworks or Solidworks Markup Experience- Facilitated an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing certification- Lead Auditor experience and/or training- ASQ - CQI, CQA or CQE certificationsWho is ARA?Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range o technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.Learn more about who we are and what we do by goingto:offers competitive benefits that address our employees needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits atPlease apply for theQuality Engineerposition.#LI-AB1::: {automation=

Created: 2026-02-02