Quality Engineer II

Summary of Functions

Working under minimal oversight from the Quality Manager or Quality Engineer III, the Quality Engineer II is responsible for developing and implementing strategic quality initiatives that improve business processes, increase production output, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

This position oversees the communication, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems, policies, documentation, data, and customer-specific requirements. The Quality Engineer II will also support manufacturing operations by ensuring quality requirements are met, non-conformances are properly evaluated and dispositioned, and effective corrective actions are developed and implemented.

Roles and responsibilities are subject to change based on business and operational needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the Quality function on cross-functional teams to integrate contractual requirements and Quality Management System requirements into proposals, processes, and documentation.
• Interpret and communicate quality requirements to engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and other internal teams.
• Develop quality metrics, quality plans, design certification plans, and production certification plans for small programs to ensure compliance with contractual, company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection and qualification activities.
• Participate in manufacturing and test readiness activities, including process analysis, testing, inspections, and process audits.
• Monitor and analyze non-conformance trends to identify recurring issues and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Evaluate, document, and disposition non-conformances in accordance with the established Material Review Board (MRB) process.
• Recommend, develop, and implement corrective actions to address non-conformances and prevent recurrence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process efficiency, production output, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and other departments to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation, metrics, and supporting data.
• Ensure quality processes and documentation remain aligned with applicable customer, contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all applicable safety and PPE requirements.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of applicable quality or engineering experience with demonstrated proficiency in the responsibilities listed above may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in quality engineering or a related quality function.
• Experience in composites manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality management standards preferred.
• Experience with non-conformance management, corrective actions, process validation, audits, and quality metrics preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective corrective actions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal English.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with multiple departments and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively managing priorities and deadlines.
• Must maintain work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe manner.
• Must follow all applicable safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).