Quality Assurance Engineer

uAvionix; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

uAvionix is seeking a QA Engineer III/IV to lead the QA program in Operations. You will implement, execute, and manage the QA system and staff, bridging manufacturing and engineering to ensure high-quality products prior to delivery.

You will train QA staff, coordinate product testing, participate in design reviews, and ensure adherence to applicable quality standards and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in QA with supervisory exposure a plus.
• Experience implementing QA processes, documentation, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage QA processes to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Set quality standards and communicate them to QA and development teams.
• Lead QA staff and coordinate product testing and audits.
• Review engineering data, tolerance, and inspection criteria; support production releases.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Quality software tools

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Department: Operations
Reports To: Director of Quality
Location: On-site; Whitefish, MT
Position Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt, IC3/IC4

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer III/IV will implement, execute, and assist in management of the QA system, department, and staff. They will serve as a vital conduit between the manufacturing and engineering organizations, developing and maintaining quality processes, documents, and records. As needed, they will direct and/or execute product and reliability testing.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Trains and supervises quality assurance staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages processes to ensure that products meet required specifications for quality, function, and reliability prior to delivery.
• Identifies and sets appropriate quality standards and parameters for products.
• Communicates quality standards and parameters to QA team, product development team, and other appropriate staff.
• Participates in quality system maintenance and audits.
• Coordinates product testing processes and participates in product testing.
• Identifies and analyzes issues, defects, and other problems, particularly when problems recur in multiple products; recommends and facilitates solutions to these issues.
• Participates in engineering design, drawing, and data reviews.
• Provides feedback on engineering data such as tolerance stackup and inspection criteria.
• Facilitates engineering data releases to production.
• Designs production fixtures and ensures maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Reviews client, customer, and user feedback.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems.
• Proficient with SolidWorks and 3D printing technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or field related to the products being developed required.
• 4+ years of experience in related field required with supervisory experience a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Can you be in office, Columbia Falls MT, five days a week?