Quality Engineer I: Product Testing & Reliability

AOB Products Company; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Outdoor Brands Product Company is seeking a Quality Engineer I in Columbia, MO, to establish and maintain quality requirements and inspection standards across products. Under supervision, you will support development, write test protocols, and coordinate testing with suppliers and internal teams.

You will assist in reliability testing, evaluate product performance against standards like ANSI/ASTM, and contribute to continuous improvement and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the listed engineering fields.
• 1 year minimum experience, 3 years preferred.
• Experience with inspection equipment and metering devices.
• Experience programming automated test scripts using Python, Arduino, GitHub or similar tools is a bonus.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control techniques and related costs.

Responsibilities

• Create test protocols for prototypes, new devices and inline products.
• Support reliability testing using HALT/HASS methods under supervision.
• Prepare and maintain test reports, data and laboratory equipment.
• Evaluate new products for performance and reliability against industry standards.
• Draft supplier control plans and QC inspection procedures as needed.
• Develop QA plans, inspection fixtures, and training for QC staff.

Skills

Time management

Problem solving

Project management

Typing accuracy

Communication

Organization

Office equipment

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

Inspection equipment

Salt spray

Accelerometers

CMM

Measuring devices

Python

Arduino

GitHub

Job description

American Outdoor Brands Product Company is seeking a Quality Engineer I in Columbia, MO, to establish and maintain quality requirements and inspection standards across products. Under supervision, you will support development, write test protocols, and coordinate testing with suppliers and internal teams.

You will assist in reliability testing, evaluate product performance against standards like ANSI/ASTM, and contribute to continuous improvement and risk management.