Quality Engineer

NR Consulting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting seeks a Quality Engineer in Tucson, Arizona. The role demands over 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing, with a Bachelor's degree in a technical field.

The ideal candidate will lead audits for AS9100 compliance and drive improvement initiatives. Preferred experience includes aerospace and electronics manufacturing, complemented by knowledge in SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and certifications such as ASQ CQE/CQA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Aerospace experience preferred; electronics manufacturing highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager in maintaining product and process quality.
• Lead internal/external audits and AS9100 compliance activities.
• Drive corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop inspection and control plans, First Article Inspections (AS9102), and quality documentation.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root cause analysis

Corrective actions

Process improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SPC

DOE

FMEA

PLM systems

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Experience with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems
• Strong background in root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and process improvement
• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
• Aerospace experience preferred; electronics manufacturing highly preferred
• FAA Repair Station experience and ASQ CQE/CQA certifications are a plus
• Leadership and customer/supplier interaction experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Manager in maintaining product and process quality
• Lead internal/external audits and AS9100 compliance activities
• Drive corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform supplier and customer quality audits and reviews
• Develop inspection and control plans, First Article Inspections (AS9102), and quality documentation
• Analyze quality metrics, reliability data, FRACAS reports, and DPPM performance
• Participate in MRB activities and calibration program oversight
• Utilize statistical and Lean tools to improve manufacturing processes

Preferred Experience

• Printed circuit board (PCB) electronics manufacturing
• J-STD and IPC standards
• FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 65, 120, & 145)
• PLM systems, MRP systems, and Microsoft Office