Quality Assurance Engineer

Ralliant; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, seeks experienced Quality Engineers in Chandler, AZ to own Manufacturing, Supplier, and Customer Quality activities. You will improve process capability, strengthen product conformity, and partner across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

You will lead root cause investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement while ensuring AS9100 compliance and meeting customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process validation, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• US Citizenship and ability to complete required background screenings including ATF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day quality engineering support to manufacturing operations to ensure product conformity and process control.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Manufacturing, Supplier, or Customer Quality based on business need, with cross-training opportunities.
• Develop and maintain inspection instructions, control plans, validation documentation and quality records.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and reduce defects.
• Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project Management

Strong Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

AS9100 experience

AS9102 First Article Inspection

GD&T

PPAP

FMEA

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Position Summary

PacSci EMC is seeking experienced Quality Engineers to help transform and scale a growing aerospace manufacturing operation. This position provides broad ownership across Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality while partnering with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and customers to improve quality performance, strengthen process capability, and support continued business growth. Quality Engineers are empowered to make decisions, influence change, and continuously improve processes within a collaborative, high-accountability culture.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day quality engineering support to manufacturing operations to ensure product conformity and process control.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Manufacturing, Supplier, or Customer Quality based on business need, with opportunities to cross-train across all three disciplines.
• Develop and maintain inspection instructions, control plans, validation documentation and quality records.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and reduce defects.
• Partner with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance.
• Support audits and maintain compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Drive supplier accountability and delegated source inspection initiatives to improve flow and reduce receiving inspection.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing process validation, corrective action, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, build strong relationships, and influence without direct authority.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to successfully complete required background screenings, including ATF requirements.

Preferred

• AS9100 experience (ISO 9001 experience also valued).
• AS9102 First Article Inspection experience (particularly for Supplier Quality assignments).
• GD&T, PPAP, Cpk, FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma, and Lead Auditor experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, semiconductor, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Ownership mentality and bias for action.
• Curiosity and continuous learning.
• Ability to build trust across Operations, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers.
• Confidence making sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to challenge existing processes and drive improvement.

Why Join PacSci EMC

• Support a rapidly growing business with a significant long-term backlog.
• Join a collaborative team built on coaching, empowerment, and accountability.
• Broad exposure across Manufacturing, Supplier, and Customer Quality.
• Strong opportunities for professional growth as the organization continues to expand.

Work Authorization

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every Time™. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds Matter™. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 83400.00-155000.00

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.