Quality Assurance Specialist (aviation)

Description

• Track site-level quality metrics, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures
• Manage non-conformance documentation, ensuring timely disposition and closure of issues
• Support and oversee QA/QC activities, including inspections, receiving checks, containment, and precision inspection of non-conforming material
• Contribute to improvements in inspection procedures and utilization of metrology equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, 3D Solder Paste Inspection Systems)
• Execute non-conformance management processes at the manufacturing site, including: Material Review Board (MRB), Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Return to Vendor (RTV), and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) follow-up
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and internal requirements
• Partner with the Product Assurance Engineer and manufacturing site to drive root cause investigations, identify systemic issues, and validate corrective actions
• Support training of inspectors/technicians on inspection plans, defect identification, and data capture
• Assist with reviews of technical data packages, drawings, and work instructions as needed
• Provide real-time quality data and inspection results to the PA Engineer and internal teams to support decision making

Requirements

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with MES, ERP, or QMS software is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and inspection methods
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Knowledge of quality processes (First Article Inspections, CAPA, etc.)
• Experience interfacing with customers and managing customer-related non-conformances
• Hands-on experience with calibrated inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, 3D Solder Paste Inspection Systems, X-ray inspection)
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to liaise cross-functionally and externally
• 2+ years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, supply chain, or engineering-related field OR bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or supply chain in lieu of experience
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other quality improvement tools (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Pareto analysis, RCCA, etc.)
• Background in solar cell/module manufacturing or other high-reliability electronics preferred

Benefits

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Salary Range: $75K-$95K

Training + Development

Interview process

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