Quality Assurance Engineer

Align Precision Corp.; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Precision Corp. in Utah seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to uphold AS9100/ISO9001 and customer requirements across precision machining and complex assemblies.

You will partner with engineering, operations, and customers to lead CAPA, FAI, audits, NCRs, and process controls while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR; NADCAP a plus.
• Experience with FAI (AS9102), GD&T, and precision machining.
• Proficient in quality tools: RCA, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, control plans.
• Metrology expertise with CMMs and precision inspection.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain QA processes to ensure AS9100/ISO9001 compliance.
• Support FAI per AS9102 and customer specs.
• Lead RCA and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Perform internal audits and assist external audits.
• Create process controls, inspection plans, and risk mitigation.
• Review manufacturing docs, test results, and inspection reports.
• Manage NCRs and MRB activities; support disposition decisions.
• Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Train staff on quality standards and best practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

MSA

Control plans

GD&T

CMMs

AS9102 knowledge

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our elite aerospace and defense manufacturing team. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards (AS9100, ISO9001, and customer-specific requirements) while driving continuous improvement across all quality processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in precision machining, complex assemblies, and hard metals (e.g., titanium, Inconel, stainless steels), with the ability to partner closely with engineering, operations, and customers to maintain world-class quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and customer requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and customer specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurrence of quality issues.
• Perform internal audits and support external customer/regulatory audits.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to develop process controls, inspection plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation, test results, and inspection reports.
• Manage nonconformance reports (NCRs), material review board (MRB) activities, and support disposition decisions.
• Monitor quality performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure incoming materials meet requirements.
• Train and mentor production and inspection staff on quality standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, ideally within aerospace and defense manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and industry regulations (ITAR, NADCAP a plus).
• Experience with FAI (AS9102), GD&T, and precision machining processes.
• Skilled in using quality tools: root cause analysis, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and control plans.
• Proficient with metrology equipment, CMMs, and other precision inspection tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required (due to ITAR compliance).

Why Join Us:

• Work with advanced aerospace and defense technologies and precision manufacturing.
• Contribute to mission-critical projects with top-tier customers.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.