Quality Engineer I
About The Position
The Additive Technology team operates at the frontier of research and development, where creativity meets capability. This is an R&D-driven environment where problems are open-ended and solutions are yours to define. You'll work alongside welders, robotics engineers, data scientists, and systems engineers at the intersection of hardware and software, creating an end-to-end additive manufacturing platform that serves a wide variety of applications. From exploring new materials to unlocking faster print speeds, to designing complex, organic geometries that can't be built any other way, it's high-impact work that sets the foundation for the future of additive manufacturing. About the Role: Support production readiness through inspection planning, execution, and approval Resolve build issues quickly through Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) and nonconformance management Review contract clauses with Program Management to ensure all quality and certification requirements are understood and met Partner with Manufacturing to implement effective inspection practices and checkpoints that assure compliance Provide final quality sign-off before hardware enters production and ensure documentation packages meet customer requirements Identify trends in quality data and drive continuous improvements to processes and inspection methods
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 1+ year of experience in quality engineering, build quality, or manufacturing support
- Strong knowledge of inspection planning, quality systems, and root cause/corrective action methods
- Experience with nonconformance management systems and quality documentation requirements
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract clauses
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, program management, and manufacturing teams
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality management systems
- Familiarity with GD&T, advanced inspection methods, and statistical process control
- Hands-on experience supporting production floors, shop inspections, or first article inspections
Responsibilities
- Support production readiness through inspection planning, execution, and approval
- Resolve build issues quickly through Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) and nonconformance management
- Review contract clauses with Program Management to ensure all quality and certification requirements are understood and met
- Partner with Manufacturing to implement effective inspection practices and checkpoints that assure compliance
- Provide final quality sign-off before hardware enters production and ensure documentation packages meet customer requirements
- Identify trends in quality data and drive continuous improvements to processes and inspection methods
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
