Manufacturing Quality Engineer

XANFAB INC; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Xanfab Space in SeaTac, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with AS9100 knowledge to own quality processes and support aerospace electronics manufacturing. You will collaborate with engineers on process documentation and production support, growing into greater responsibilities.

The role requires a BS in a manufacturing/engineering field and at least 2 years in manufacturing or quality control, with hands-on AS9100 experience including nonconformance handling and CAPA activities on

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing/quality control experience in aerospace/defense electronics.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems and nonconformance handling.
• Experience with QC processes and QMS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day quality processes in AS9100 compliance and manage NCRs, CAPA, and audits.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, routers, and process docs for PCB assembly.
• Assist root cause investigations and corrective actions for customer issues.
• Provide shop floor support and train staff on updated quality documentation.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

CAPA handling

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing floor support

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

AS9100

QMS Documentation

Job description

Benefits:

• Disability and Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in SeaTac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.

About the Role

Xanfab is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with a working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems who is ready to build a career in aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing. In this role, you will manage quality processes and collaborate closely with engineers on process documentation and production support. As your experience grows, you will take on increasing responsibility and expand your impact across the manufacturing organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality process ownership (AS9100) Own day-to-day quality processes in compliance with AS9100 requirements,
  including nonconformance (NCR) documentation, CAPA tracking, and internal audit preparation, escalating complex issues to senior engineers as needed.
• Process documentation and improvement Help develop, document, and maintain manufacturing work instructions,
  routers, and process documentation across PCB assembly (SMT, through-hole, hand solder) and related operations.
• Customer issue support Assist with root cause investigation and corrective action activities for customer-reported
  issues, gathering data and documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Shop floor support Provide day-to-day engineering support to production associates and technicians; help train
  associates on updated documentation, processes, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing, quality control, or a related technical role, with aerospace/defense
  electronics experience.
• Working experience of AS9100 quality systems, including nonconformance handling, corrective action, or document
  control (e.g., reviewing customer purchase orders or contracts for AS9100 flow-down requirements)
• Experience with quality control processes such as inspection, nonconformance reporting, or QMS documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to PCB assembly processes (SMT and/or through-hole) and familiarity with IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 standards.
• Basic ability to read and interpret PCB designs (ODB, BOMs, drawings), or a strong willingness to learn quickly.
• Leader in CAPA
• Strong system quality background

Additional Requirements

• Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment).

ITAR - To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State