Quality Engineering Associate I
RTC Aerospace•Fife, WA
•$20 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
The Quality Engineering Associate I supports the Quality Department by assisting in the review, documentation, and compliance of customer and internal quality requirements. This role bridges administrative precision with foundational engineering understanding, ensuring that products meet stringent aerospace standards from order receipt through final delivery. This position is ideal for individuals looking to grow into a Quality Engineer role—offering exposure to AS9100 quality management systems, contract review, document control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to handle multiple priorities with accuracy.
- Works independently while remaining a strong team contributor.
- Maintains focus and professionalism in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrates a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 1–3 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or quality-related roles preferred.
- Knowledge of AS9100 and QMS principles required; formal training a plus.
- Familiarity with job/work order flow, outside processing, and procurement documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and MRP/ERP systems.
- Basic understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement concepts (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, PDCA).
- Experience in a machining or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to interpret technical documents, specifications, and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist in contract reviews of customer purchase orders to ensure understanding and compliance with quality and engineering requirements.
- Support review and release of internal work orders, verifying compliance with customer and internal standards.
- Review and approve raw material and outside processing purchase orders, checking and recording specification revision levels.
- Review and sign shipping pack slips, confirming that all required documentation accompanies each shipment.
- Assist in creating and maintaining Certificates of Conformance (C of C) and related quality records.
- Assign and log serial numbers for serialized components.
- Assist in managing measuring tool calibration programs, including tracking and documentation.
- Support the document control process, including filing, scanning, and maintaining controlled quality records.
- Help maintain logs and records such as scrap reports, corrective actions, and audit findings.
- Participate in internal auditing activities to AS9100 Rev D standards under supervision.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams to support compliance, configuration control, and quality objectives.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, corrective/preventive actions, and training programs.
- Adhere to all company, state, and federal safety and compliance policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- basic and supplemental life insurance
- long-term disability
- a 401(k) with up to a 6% QACA company match
- paid time off including vacation, sick time, and nine (9) paid company holidays
- shift differentials for applicable off-shifts
- discretionary bonus programs based on position and company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
