Quality Engineer II​/III

Quality Engineer II

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for supporting compliance with quality requirements throughout the design, development, manufacturing, and delivery of aerospace propulsion hardware. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supply chain teams to implement and maintain effective quality systems, processes, documentation, and controls. The Quality Engineer II contributes to quality planning, operational readiness, risk mitigation, nonconformance management, configuration control, and corrective/preventive actions to ensure product conformity and system compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory standards.

Design & Verification Support

• Participate in design reviews, ensure quality and verification requirements are incorporated into designs, and review qualification and acceptance test plans.

Quality Planning & Process Control

• Develop project specific quality plans under guidance, create inspection criteria and control plans, support configuration management of released designs and physical builds.

First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Prepare and review AS9102 FAI reports; identify manufacturing and assembly risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Serve as an MRB participant, disposition nonconforming hardware under established guidelines, conduct root cause analysis, and support implementation and verification of corrective actions.

Supplier & Customer Interface

• Ensure supplier quality requirements are flowed down, assist in resolving supplier quality issues, support customer escape investigations, and corrective action responses.

Quality System & Compliance

• Conduct internal audits, support external audits, maintain and follow QMS procedures, and stay current with ISO 9001, AS9100, and related standards.

Performance Reporting

• Track and communicate quality metrics and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in quality engineering within aerospace or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of quality principles, methodologies, and tools
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross functional environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting

• Exposure to ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems
• Experience with quality documentation, test plans, and procedures
• Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or CQI/CQT or equivalent
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, or additive manufacturing

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Exempt

Full Time

Onsite Durango, CO

$80,000-$120,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging, mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time, temporary, or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms.