Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer I to join their QAVMI QAE Team as an Individual Contributor. The primary focus of this role is on Product Build Assembly, Inspection, and Test Verification. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of products throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections and tests on products during assembly and build phases to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Document and maintain records related to product inspection and acceptance.
• Provide hands-on support to Quality Inspection staff and program/project personnel.
• Understand and apply defense electronics manufacturing quality and workmanship requirements.
• Assist in the control of non-conforming materials and support process improvements.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and effective audits as required.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity in requirements and quality expectations.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience and knowledge of manufacturing environments, including Process Sheets, Route Cards, Manufacturing Instructions, and Product Inspection.
• Hands-on experience supporting Quality Inspection staff and Program/Project personnel.
• Understanding of Defense Electronics Manufacturing quality and workmanship requirements.
• IPC 610 Certification is essential.

Skills Preferred:

• Experience with Non-Conforming Material Control and Process Improvement.
• Ability to conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and effective audits.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to understand and react to program requirements flow-down.

Experience Required:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Strong and demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen and communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma analysis and tools.
• Industry experience in Defense Electronics Manufacturing, including complex electronic sub-assemblies, LRUs, and complete systems.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems such as AS9100 or ISO9001.
• Experience with TIPQA and Oracle PDM is a plus.

Education Required:

• Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

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