Quality Engineer I: Data-Driven Supplier Quality

Galvion; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion in Newport, Vermont, designs and manufactures ballistic helmets and power/data management solutions. The Quality Engineer I will partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure products and processes meet requirements.

The role involves implementing control plans, leading root-cause analysis, supporting supplier audits, and driving CAPA closures to improve PPM and first-pass yield. Travel to supplier sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Internship, co-op, project, or manufacturing experience; quality experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control plans for supplied components and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate FAI and LAT testing with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support supplied-part approvals and new product stage-gate requirements.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) from initiation through closure.
• Lead and support root-cause analysis, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving activities.
• Participate in ISO 9001 supplier quality audits and maintain supplier performance scorecards.
• Analyze quality data using capability studies, control charts, and Gauge R&R.
• Support containment and disposition of nonconforming materials through MRB and RMA processes.
• Drive timely audit and CAPA closure while improving customer PPM and first-pass yield.

Skills

Read blueprints

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

Statistical software

Injection molding

Textiles

Pattern making

Cut-and-sew manufacturing

Job description

Galvion in Newport, Vermont, designs and manufactures ballistic helmets and power/data management solutions. The Quality Engineer I will partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure products and processes meet requirements.

The role involves implementing control plans, leading root-cause analysis, supporting supplier audits, and driving CAPA closures to improve PPM and first-pass yield. Travel to supplier sites is expected.