Aerospace Quality Engineer: Audits, CAPA & Compliance

Avalir; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalir is seeking a Quality Engineer to apply advanced QA principles to optimize processes and ensure high-quality products across aerospace, defense, space, and medical device programs. This on-site role focuses on developing procedures that meet ISO 13485, NADCAP, AS9100, and related requirements, with a strong emphasis on audits and continuous improvement.

The position requires interpreting customer specifications, leading audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years as a Quality Engineer in EMS or electronics.
• Proficient in electronics inspection, QMS, SPC, MSA, Six Sigma.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610/IPC-A-600, AS9100D, MIL-STD-883.
• Excellent training, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit Quality Management System and train internal auditors.
• Coordinate ISO 13485, NADCAP, AS9100 audits and resources.
• Audit Avalir suppliers for compliance.
• Develop procedures meeting ISO 13485, NADCAP, AS9100.
• Support AS9102 FAIR preparation.
• Assist QC Inspection Lead with acceptance criteria.
• Prepare documentation for source inspection.
• Adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Audit & Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Metrics

Statistical Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

QMS

SPC

MSA

Six Sigma

Job description

Avalir is seeking a Quality Engineer to apply advanced QA principles to optimize processes and ensure high-quality products across aerospace, defense, space, and medical device programs. This on-site role focuses on developing procedures that meet ISO 13485, NADCAP, AS9100, and related requirements, with a strong emphasis on audits and continuous improvement.

The position requires interpreting customer specifications, leading audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.