Quality Engineer 1

AEVEX • Tampa, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer 1 is responsible for the deployment of processes and controls that ensure assemblies consistently meet design and quality requirements. This role supports production operations through process oversight, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, inspection planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. The individual will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and program management teams to maintain compliance with AS9100 requirements while driving product reliability, process capability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Practiced in the creation of inspection forms, attribute checklists, and characteristic acceptance documentation packages with respect to industry standards (e.g. AS9102).
• Skilled in review of fabrication/manufacturing plans with respect to electronic component assembly and systems integration industry specifications (e.g. IPC J-STD-001).
• Able to use metrology and statistical methods to validate quality control practices and verify inspection sampling calculations.
• Adept at performing defect and root cause analysis to enable continuous improvement over the entire product life cycle.
• 3+ years of relevant work within the aerospace industry.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experienced with standards for the development of system design and integration testing methodologies (e.g. MIL-STD-810) and the associated documentation standards (e.g. DI-NDTI80809/81794).
• Ability to obtain/maintain a TC/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• ASQ CQE/CQA Certification

Responsibilities

• Generate inspection checklists, procedures, and instructions to ensure repeatable product conformance.
• Analyze quality data, trends, scrap, rework, and yield metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and defect reduction.
• Lead and facilitate root cause investigations for internal defects and product escapes using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, PFMEA, and fault tree analysis.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality processes, test results, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, regulations, and industry requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Benefits

• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
• Professional development funds
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level