Quality Engineer Associate

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.

Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.

Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline).
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Power Point)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to interpret data, generate reports, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to present findings and recommend corrective actions to engineers, managers, and production staff.
• Ability to understand and interprete engineering drawings
• Must be a US Citizen and have the abvility to obtain secret clearance

• GPA≥3.0 (or equivalent academic standing) is often preferred.
• Internship, co‑op, or project experience in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Exposure to audits, supplier quality, or process improvement initiatives is advantageous.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – ASQ.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen training.
• CAD/CAE exposure (Solid…