Quality Engineer I

Acutronic•Austin, TX

About The Position

Acutronic is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support internal quality activities, lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations, and improve supplier quality performance. The role works with Quality, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues, prevent recurring defects, and support continuous improvement. A key focus is supplier development, including monitoring performance, managing corrective actions, and improving supplier processes to meet company, customer, and aerospace quality requirements. The Quality Engineer I develops and maintains inspection plans, acceptance criteria, quality procedures, work instructions, inspection documentation, and quality records. The role manages internal nonconformances, RMAs, CARs, and supplier corrective action requests; supports supplier qualification and audits; analyzes quality data; and contributes to risk-based quality planning, FAI, product transfers, NPI, and manufacturing changes. The position also supports inspection equipment and measurement-system implementation and improvement, including CMMs and Keyence systems. The position requires at least one year of relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related technical field is preferred, though a combination of relevant education and professional experience will be considered. Acutronic offers employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and a 4/10 schedule.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or a related engineering environment.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and follow through on assigned tasks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
A combination of relevant education and professional experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain inspection plans and acceptance criteria for incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
Lead and support RCCA investigations using structured methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis.
Manage internal NCRs, RMAs, and CARs through investigation, resolution, and closure.
Coordinate containment, corrective, and preventive actions with cross-functional teams to prevent recurring quality issues.
Support supplier development to improve supplier quality, manufacturing processes, and performance.
Monitor supplier quality performance, identify trends, and drive improvements to reduce defects and incoming inspection failures.
Issue, manage, and follow up on SCARs; verify timely responses and corrective-action effectiveness.
Work directly with suppliers to investigate nonconforming materials, resolve quality concerns, and prevent repeat issues.
Support supplier qualification, evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance assessments.
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering on supplier quality expectations and technical or manufacturing concerns.
Support risk-based quality activities, including FMEA, Control Plans, and APQP, as applicable.
Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, inspection documentation, and quality records.
Ensure quality activities and documentation comply with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and internal QMS procedures.
Analyze quality data, identify defect trends, and recommend improvements to reduce nonconformances and improve product quality.
Provide technical guidance to Quality Inspectors and Technicians on inspection methods, quality requirements, and disposition of nonconforming material.
Partner with Engineering and Production to address manufacturing quality issues and improve process controls.
Support First Article Inspection activities and applicable aerospace requirements.
Assist with internal and external audits, including corrective-action implementation and follow-up.
Support product transfers, NPI, and manufacturing process changes to establish and implement quality requirements, inspection plans, and process controls.
Support implementation, setup, qualification, and continuous improvement of inspection equipment and measurement systems, including CMMs, Keyence systems, and other advanced inspection technologies.