Quality Assurance Engineer II

Vitesse Systems; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitesse Systems, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer II to collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure production meets customer expectations and adheres to ISO/AS quality requirements. The role supports the company core values and drives continuous quality improvements across programs.

Qualifications include reading drawings, GD&T proficiency, and hands-on inspection. 2–5 years in quality engineering, preferably in aerospace machining or contract manufacturing, are desired.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read drawings and inspect workmanship.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Quality Plans for new and existing programs.
• Sign off on quality plans/work instructions during production.
• Lead MRB meetings and manage SCARs for CA implementation and verification.
• Develop rework processes with Manufacturing when necessary.
• Prepare Certification Packages for production shipments.
• Review and approve incoming Supplier Certifications.

Skills

Reading drawings

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

MS Office / Excel

Hands-on inspection

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality tools

Job description

SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Engineer II will work together with Manufacturing to ensure production is meeting customer expectations and complying with internal and external quality requirements (ISO/AS). Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Design Quality Plans for new and existing programs.
• During and at the completion of production, sign off on quality plans/work instructions and verify their completeness.
• Identify potential areas for improvement and follow thru on implementation of process changes.
• Lead MRB meetings (disposition and corrective action as needed).
• Issue and manage SCAR’s for CA implementation and verification.
• Develop rework processes (when necessary) with Manufacturing.
• Complete FAIR’s documentation when needed.
• Work with suppliers to improve quality, reduce scrap/rework, lower cost/lead times.
• Identify opportunities to apply SPC analysis.
• Manage calibration of measuring tools (performed by outside vendor).
• Issue and Process RMA’s.
• Prepare Certification Packages for production shipments.
• Review and approve incoming Supplier Certifications.
• Uphold the company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

• Must have the knowledge and experience necessary for the position.
• Must be able to follow instructions and procedures and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be capable of reading drawings and inspecting the work being performed.
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or advanced Excel skills.
• Firm understanding of hands-on mechanical inspection and setup.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2 to 5 years prior Quality Engineering experience, preferably in Aerospace Machining or Contract Manufacturing environment
• Experience creating in-process inspection control plans.
• Experience working with Engineering/Machining to troubleshoot manufacturing defects.
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience with one or more of the following Quality Standards: ISO/AS

Language Skills

Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers; handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hot and/or cold work environments, chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, loud noises, risk of electrical shock and vibration and/or other occupational hazards; personal protective equipment may be required.

NOTE

This job description identifies the general nature and scope of work to be performed. Vitesse Systems, LLC. reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and to add or eliminate essential job functions at any time. Designation of any job duty as an essential function is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that a team member has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by Vitesse Systems Inc. This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the position and/or the company.

ITAR & EAR Compliance

Vitesse Systems, LLC Performs Work Controlled By The International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) And Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These Statutes Require The Protection Of Technical Data And Products. The Regulations Require That Such Data Not Be Disclosed In Written, Oral, Or Visual Form To Any Foreign National Without Prior Export Authorization From The Department Of State. A Foreign National Is Defined By The U.S. Government Under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) And 8 USC 110 (a)(20) As One Who

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)
• Has dual U.S. / foreign citizenship

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer