Quality Engineer I

47G; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Job summary

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) seeks a Quality Assurance professional to develop and maintain inspection processes for composite components. You will interpret drawings, GD&T, and control plans, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure product quality.

The role requires 1–2 years in QA within a manufacturing setting, familiarity with CMM devices and inspection methods, plus strong communication and planning abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field and 1–2 years experience.
• Working knowledge of inspection tools and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret GD&T and apply QA methods.
• Understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in print reading, interpretation, and part measurement.
• Apply APQP concepts and QA tools (FPI, FMEA).
• Investigate quality problems and develop solutions.
• Communicate effectively and plan work with teams.

Skills

Print reading

GD&T

Statistical quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMM inspection devices

Excel

Word

Outlook

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in designated Engineering or related field and 1-2 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

This position requires the ability to meet established near‑vision and color‑vision standards necessary for accurate inspection and product disposition. Employees in this role must be able to distinguish relevant visual details and colors as required to perform inspection activities and verify product conformity

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.

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