Quality Engineer

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Warrington Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a Quality Engineer for a high-reliability aerospace/electronics environment located near Warrington, PA. This role focuses on assuring PWB/CCA quality, adhering to AS9100 and IPC standards, and driving continuous improvement to achieve zero-defect manufacturing.

You will perform FAIs, inspections, audits, and CAPA, collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, and track key quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1-3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) and preparing AS9102 documentation.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience with quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, MSA, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 and customer requirements.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and aerospace/defense standards.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits; assist with corrective actions.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of PWBs and CCAs using IPC standards.
• Investigate quality issues and lead root cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Manage nonconforming materials and CAPA.
• Support supplier quality activities, including incoming inspections and supplier audits.
• Provide quality support to manufacturing; validate process changes and ensure ESD, FOD, calibration, configuration control.
• Track and analyze quality metrics: FPY, DPPM, returns, defect trends.
• Support customer quality requests, source inspections, audits, and technical reviews.
• Provide backup support for other Quality Engineers and the Quality Supervisor.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality inspections

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

AS9100 knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SPC

PFMEA

MSA

CAPA

8D problem solving

Job description

Location: Warrington, PA 18976

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Our client is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality assurance initiatives for Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) within a high-reliability aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining compliance with AS9100 quality standards. The Quality Engineer will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to drive continuous improvement and support a zero-defect manufacturing culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements. Prepare complete FAI documentation, including ballooned drawings, inspection reports, certifications, and process documentation.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, and aerospace/defense quality standards.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of PWBs and CCAs using IPC industry standards.
• Investigate quality issues and lead root cause analysis using methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Manage nonconforming materials and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support supplier quality activities, including incoming inspections, supplier corrective actions, and supplier audits.
• Provide quality support to manufacturing, validating process changes and ensuring compliance with ESD, FOD, calibration, and configuration control requirements.
• Track and analyze quality metrics, including FPY, DPPM, customer returns, and defect trends.
• Support customer quality requests, source inspections, audits, and technical reviews.
• Provide backup support for other Quality Engineers and the Quality Supervisor as needed.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1-3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAIs) and preparing AS9102 documentation.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience with quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, MSA, CAPA, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ITAR/EAR compliance and defense contract requirements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with rigid-flex, HDI, or high-reliability PWBs.
• Previous experience supporting supplier quality and customer audits.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Engineer looking to grow their career in the aerospace and defense industry while working on high-reliability electronic products in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.