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.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in design reviews, ensure quality and verification requirements are incorporated into designs, and review qualification and acceptance test plans.
• Develop project specific quality plans under guidance, create inspection criteria and control plans, support configuration management of released designs and physical builds.
• Prepare and review AS9102 FAI reports; identify manufacturing and assembly risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Serve as an MRB participant, disposition nonconforming hardware under established guidelines, conduct root cause analysis, and support implementation and verification of corrective actions.
• Ensure supplier quality requirements are flowed down, assist in resolving supplier quality issues, support customer escape investigations, and corrective action responses.
• Conduct internal audits, support external audits, maintain and follow QMS procedures, and stay current with ISO 9001, AS9100, and related standards.
• Track and communicate quality metrics and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

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

Employment Type:

Exempt

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Location:

Onsite Durango, CO

Salary: $80,000-$120,000 annually. The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.