Quality Engineer I

Galvion LTD • Newport City, VT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Galvion is seeking a motivated Quality Engineer I to join our Quality team within the Armor business unit. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working cross-functionally, and driving improvements in product and process quality. As a Quality Engineer I, you will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and supplier partners to ensure products and manufacturing processes meet established quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Internship, co-op, project, or manufacturing experience; quality experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• 8D/RCA
• ISO 9001 auditing
• Minitab or other statistical software
• ERP systems
• injection molding
• textiles
• pattern making
• cut-and-sew manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control plans for supplied components and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate FAI and LAT testing with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support supplied-part approvals and new product stage-gate requirements.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) from initiation through closure.
• Lead and support root-cause analysis, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving activities.
• Participate in ISO 9001 supplier quality audits and maintain supplier performance scorecards.
• Analyze quality data using capability studies, control charts, and Gauge R&R.
• Support containment and disposition of nonconforming materials through MRB and RMA processes.
• Drive timely audit and CAPA closure while improving customer PPM and first-pass yield.

What This Job Offers

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