Quality Engineer I: Drive Quality & Process Improvements

Galvion LTD; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion in Newport, Vermont, is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join the Quality team in the Armor business unit. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and supplier partners to ensure products and processes meet quality requirements.

The role emphasizes developing control plans, leading CAPA and 8D activities, coordinating FAI/LAT testing, supplier audits, and using tools like Minitab. Travel to supplier locations may be required, including international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience through internships, co-ops, projects, or manufacturing roles; 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

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

ERP systems

Job description

Galvion in Newport, Vermont, is seeking a Quality Engineer I to join the Quality team in the Armor business unit. You will collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and supplier partners to ensure products and processes meet quality requirements.

The role emphasizes developing control plans, leading CAPA and 8D activities, coordinating FAI/LAT testing, supplier audits, and using tools like Minitab. Travel to supplier locations may be required, including international travel.