Quality Engineer I

Acutronic • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Acutronic is looking for a Quality Engineer I to support and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) while ensuring product and process compliance across manufacturing operations. This role drives quality assurances, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Customers to reduce defects, improve process capability, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Industrial/Process Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field from an accredited college or university, preferred
• At least one years of related aerospace, defense, or engineering industry experience, required
• A combination of education and experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

• Additional training or specializations in quality assurance, management and analytics, preferred
• Training and experience with IPC standards for Electronic manufacturing and assembly, preferred
• Experience with Government Contract flow downs including DFARS, FARS, and DPAS, preferred
• Experienced in project management as well as documentation practices, preferred
• Experience with ISO 9001 and AS91000, preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and final inspection
• Define acceptance criteria aligned with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Support implementation of risk-based controls (FMEA, Control Plans, APQP elements where applicable)
• Ensure compliance with QMS requirements and regulatory/customer standards
• Lead and/or support root cause analysis using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
• Manage and drive closure of Nonconformances, RMAs, and Corrective Actions
• Support containment, corrective, and preventive actions to prevent recurrence
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification and performance monitoring, managing supplier corrective actions (SCARs), and resolving incoming quality issues.
• Develop and maintain procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation
• Ensure proper documentation control and record retention
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure design for quality and manufacturability
• Provide training and guidance on quality processes and requirements
• Support calibration and measurement system management

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Company-paid holidays and Paid-Leave Time
• 4/10 schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees