Quality Engineer I

Albany International Corp.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Job summary

Albany Engineered Composites designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components. The QA role focuses on maintaining quality systems, applying APQP and FAI, and ensuring GD&T integrity across processes and products.

You will audit, test, and analyze to prevent defects, while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in engineering, 0–2 years QA experience in manufacturing (aerospace a plus), and knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 0–2 years of QA experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of inspection tools, equipment, methods and instrumentation including CMM devices.
• Ability to interpret Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• 0–2 years of FAI experience and QA experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• 0–2 years QA experience in composite airframe components and assemblies a big plus.
• A&P license or equivalent training and experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lean and six sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in print reading, interpretation, and part measurement.
• Know APQP, control plans, FAI, FMEA, and other advanced quality tools.
• Demonstrate GD&T knowledge and apply to inspection activities.
• Conduct quality audits and identify corrective actions.
• Investigate quality problems and apply technical judgment for solutions.
• Maintain effective oral and written communication.
• Plan and organize tasks to ensure quality across processes.
• Lead, motivate and facilitate teammates in group settings.
• Analyze data to identify improvements and risks.
• Exercise independent judgment as required.
• Maintain professionalism in all duties.

Skills

Print reading

APQP knowledge

GD&T

Statistical quality control

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organize and plan

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Independent judgment

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMM equipment

Job description

Job Description

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components in order to help our customers push the frontiers of innovation. Our core strength is our ability to produce highly tailored, complex composite components. With our unique blend of products – including 3D woven structures, traditional and non-traditional 2D composite structures, and discrete through thickness reinforcement technologies, to name a few – AEC is able to produce composite components and products which meet performance and cost specifications often beyond the reach of metallic or conventional laminated composites.

Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Proficient in print reading, interpretation, and part measurement
• Knowledge of APQP (Control Plans, FAI, FMEA) and other advanced quality tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of geometric design and tolerance (GD&T)
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical quality control
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality problems and to apply sound technical judgment to develop possible solutions
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and plan
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and facilitate others in group situations
• High level of analytical ability to assess and identify appropriate alternative course of action for definition and resolution of problems
• Ability to exercise independent judgment is required
• High degree of professionalism

Shift

Day

Experience/Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in designated Engineering or related field
• 0-2 years experience
• Possess working knowledge of inspection tools, equipment, methods, and instrumentation (including CMM electronic inspection devices)
• Ability to interpret and use Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• 0-2 years of FAI experiences
• 0-2 years of QA experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the aerospace industry)
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 requirements
• Basic Computer Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• 0-2 years QA experience in composite airframe components and assemblies a big plus
• A & P license or equivalent training and experience preferred
• Knowledge of lean and six sigma methodologies preferred

The Right Stuff

• As a Department of Defense Contractor we are required to hire US Persons.
• Visa sponsorship is not being offered.

The Benefits

Top notch benefits program including generous 401(k) match, paid time off, personal days, flexible schedule and strong commitment to work/life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.