QA Engineer

Compunnel

$80K — $110K *
Wayne, NJ 07470In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or 8-10 years of equivalent experience.
  • 4-6 years of relevant experience required, with a preference for candidates with quality assurance background.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and specifications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn specific software systems quickly.
  • Demonstrated capability to work both independently and as part of diverse teams.
  • Experience in processing production hardware and software.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain quality systems and protocols for products and materials.
  • Inspect and review products to ensure they meet all specifications and standards.
  • Perform rework and repair on production hardware and software as needed.
  • Translate customer needs into actionable program requirements and tasks.
  • Collaborate with customers from various organizations and government agencies.
  • Utilize precision measurement tools such as microscopes and calipers for quality control.
  • Create non-conformance reports and manage DCMA submissions when required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Engagement in multi-disciplinary team collaborations.
  • Participation in activities related to continuous improvement and quality assurance.
  • Exposure to advanced quality control standards like AS9100 and AS9145.
  • Career growth potential in a defense contracting environment.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The QA Engineer develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation and control systems for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. This role devises and implements inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and program execution goals. The QA Engineer works independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain quality systems and protocols for materials and products
Inspect and review products to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
Perform rework and repair processing for production hardware/software
Translate customer requirements into program execution and tasking
Collaborate with customers across organizations, functions, and government agencies
Utilize precision tools such as microscopes, calipers, and measurement systems
Create non-conformance reports and DCMA submittals when required
Support audits and inspections to ensure adherence to AS9100 and related standards
Participate in RCCA activities to resolve quality issues

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline with 4-6+ years of experience, or 8-10+ years of engineering/technical experience in lieu of degree
Ability to read and interpret drawings, prints, and specifications
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) across multiple customers and organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to learn Client Systems software and data management programs
Proven ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with production hardware/software processing

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technical field
Active Secret Clearance
Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience
Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 requirements
Green Belt/Black Belt certification
Hands-on experience in a defense contracting environment
Exposure to AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Program
Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems and quality auditing
Experience with configuration control and hardware reporting

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technology required
0-8 years of experience depending on education level

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