Associate, Quality Engineering

Job Description

The Associate, Quality Engineer is a critical role in our organization, responsible for supporting Narda-MITEQ's Quality Management System (QMS), driving improvements, and maintaining compliance throughout the organization. As an AS9100 accredited organization, Quality has extensive visibility and prominence at Narda-MITEQ. The successful candidate must be self‑motivated, detail oriented, a team player, and capable of working closely with Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering in meeting Narda-MITEQ's customer commitments.

• Work with the Operations, Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain to address issues daily.
• Be data driven to assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data to facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Report to the Quality Manager on Quality issues, metrics, and/or trends to support Management Reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Investigate the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans.
• Execute Assigned First Article Inspections (FIA's), Failure Reports (FR's), Customer Corrective Action Requests (SCAR's) and Customer Complaints, leveraging help from other functions. Drive root cause analysis to ensure permanent fixes.
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB).
• Answer questions and provide direction to inspectors on quality related topics.
• Support internal audits and work cross functionally to resolve any findings through Corrective Actions.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.

• Experienced with Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS).
• Working knowledge of AS9100.
• Six Sigma / DMAIC problem solving knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with requirements of IPC‑A‑610, MIL‑STD‑883, J‑STD‑001 highly desired but not required.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Narda-MITEQ is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination, where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and fairness. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Narda-MITEQ complies with applicable Executive Orders, including affirmative action requirements for individuals with disabilities and veterans. Narda-MITEQ is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, as permitted by law.

Proof of employment authorization will be required. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to sponsor applicants for work visas. As this position will require access to export‑controlled information, only applications from “U.S. persons” within the meaning of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations will be considered. Narda‑MITEQ is not required to seek export license for applicants who do not meet this requirement.