Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in Sea Tac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.
About the RoleXanfab is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with a working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems who is ready to build a career in aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing. In this role, you will manage quality processes and collaborate closely with engineers on process documentation and production support. As your experience grows, you will take on increasing responsibility and expand your impact across the manufacturing organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Quality process ownership (AS9100) Own day-to-day quality processes in compliance with AS9100 requirements,
including nonconformance (NCR) documentation, CAPA tracking, and internal audit preparation, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed. - Process documentation and improvement Help develop, document, and maintain manufacturing work instructions,
routers, and process documentation across PCB assembly (SMT, through-hole, hand solder) and related operations. - Customer issue support Assist with root cause investigation and corrective action activities for customer-reported
issues, gathering data and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers. - Shop floor support Provide day-to-day engineering support to production associates and technicians; help train
associates on updated documentation, processes, and quality standards.
- BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or a related technical role, with aerospace/defense
electronics experience. - Working experience of AS9100 quality systems, including nonconformance handling, corrective action, or document
control (e.g., reviewing customer purchase orders or contracts for AS9100 flow-down requirements) - Experience with quality control processes such as inspection, nonconformance reporting, or QMS documentation.
- Exposure to PCB assembly processes (SMT and/or through-hole) and familiarity with IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards.
- Basic ability to read and interpret PCB designs (ODB, BOMs, drawings), or a strong willingness to learn quickly.
- Leader in CAPA
- Strong system quality background
- Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment).
ITAR - To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
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