Quality Control Engineer

Job Summary

Worker type:
Regular. The qualified candidate will be expected to work as part of cross‑functional project teams to ensure high‑quality products are released. The candidate must have experience writing and executing manual test plans/test cases, documenting defects, and producing project status reports.

• Develop, revise, and audit quality systems and procedures as directed by management to ensure documentation is compliant with current practices and ISO 9001 & ISO 15288.
• Set up and support various manufacturing QC processes.
• Gather and analyze performance data (scrap, rejections, defects, rework) to aid in the development of process improvement projects.
• Coordinate across other production and functional areas to ensure maximum quality and efficiencies are achieved.
• Possibility of up to 5% travel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in a Quality/Engineering subject from a four‑year college or university with 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations: preferably ASQ ISO 9001 Auditor or equivalent.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite; PLM Engineering database, etc.
• ISO 9001 or AS9100 QMS documentation & auditing experience.
• FAI, IQC, Process QC and/or Final QC support and RCA experience or equivalent.
• Clearance level:
  No clearance.

• Master’s degree (MS) in a Quality/Engineering subject.
• CostPoint inventory software experience.
• Experience with 6 Sigma, Lean, and statistical techniques.
• Experience in aerospace or similar government‑regulated industry.

$74,500 – $105,525.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and the EAR, or be approved for an export license. Current U.S. citizenship may be required for contract requirements.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

Aero Vironment, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.