Quality Engineer

Tractor Supply Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcata in Huntsville, AL seeks a dynamic Quality Engineer to ensure our production meets high-quality performance through strong integration of electronics hardware for complex systems. You will develop quality plans, perform audits, and support PCA/FCA and test activities.

The role requires experience with ISO 9001/AS9100, IPC/J-STD/MIL/DOD standards, and solid problem-solving skills. Excellent documentation and communication abilities are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Tech or 5–7 years QA/engineering experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience applying audit standards and techniques (IPC, J-STD, MIL, DOD).
• Familiar with configuration control and material traceability processes.

Responsibilities

• Create quality plans for production-ready products and first production items.
• Prepare and assess documentation for manufacturing, inspection, and test.
• Collaborate with production to resolve issues and collect data for metrics.
• Create First Article Inspection documentation and support PCA/FCA.
• Witness DVT and qualification testing; review validation evidence.
• Develop corrective actions and manage CARs; conduct internal audits.
• Release final hardware and notify Quality Manager of clearance to ship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Organization & planning

Communication (verbal & written)

Documentation

Independent work

Review & interpretation of quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Configuration control

IPC/J-STD/MIL/DOD standards

Job description

Falcata in Huntsville, AL is actively recruiting a dynamic Quality Engineer to support our Production Operation. Leaders who are experienced in the integration of electronics hardware for complex systems such as high density airborne or ruggedized electronics assemblies are encouraged to apply. The selected individual will ensure compliance with contractual and internal requirements to ensure our production operation meets the high-quality product performance levels that our customers demand. As an integral member of the Quality team, other quality duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Create quality plans for production ready products and products entering first production
• Provide expertise for the preparation, evaluation, and assessment of documentation relative to processes encountered during the manufacturing, inspection, and test phases of programs
• Work with production and inspection to solve issues, collect data and present meaningful metrics pointing to opportunities for improvement.
• Create First Article Inspection documentation
• Support PCA (Physical Configuration Audit) and FCA (Functional Configuration Audit)
• Witness DVT and Qualification Testing
• Review requirement validation objective evidence
• Support FRACA (Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action) for failures discovered during testing
• Participate in Material Review Board process, as needed
• Develop and implement new or improve existing internal operating procedures and work instructions
• Create Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and ensure timely resolution of corrective actions
• Conduct Internal Audits and manage/maintain Audit Schedule
• Perform review of documentation on final hardware to ensure accuracy, completeness and correct data is provided.
• Perform final release of finished hardware and notify Quality Manager of clearance to ship.

Required Knowledge

• Experience with development programs and transition to production
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 Quality Management Systems, strongly preferred
• Experience applying audit standards, procedures and techniques, strongly preferred
• Familiar with IPC, J-STD, MIL and DOD Standards
• Experience with configuration control
• Experience with material traceability process and tools

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills in root cause analysis, corrective / preventive action determination
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to accurately maintain records and documents in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and get along with others
• Ability to apply review, interpret and ensure compliance to relevant contract quality notes
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to summarize issues from collected data and present succinct summary in visual form

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Quality Assurance or Equivalent or 5-7 years of applicable experience in quality assurance, engineering, or operations

Preferred Qualification

• 5-7 years' experience in Circuit Card Assemblies & Integration
• 5-7 years' experience in Mechanical Assemblies
• DoD or Military Hardware Manufacturing Experience

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Eligibility to Obtain a DoD Security Clearance Required for this Position: Yes

Travel: No

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Falcata Benefits

Falcata offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package; including Shared Ownership, 401k Matching Program, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, d