Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer

Atsc Ies Inc; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this is a hands-on, floor-connected position where you will interact directly with products, processes, and cross-functional teams to ensure total compliance and drive QMS effectiveness.

The role focuses on ensuring compliance across manufacturing, design, and supplier interactions, with emphasis on ISO 9001/AS9100

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Quality Engineering in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience conducting ISO 9001 or AS9100 internal audits (Internal Auditor Certification preferred).
• Familiarity with DoD quality expectations and FAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a floor presence to ensure compliance across manufacturing, planning, and engineering.
• Generate program inspection plans and train inspectors on critical characteristics.
• Track, disposition, trend, and report non-conformances across design, manufacturing, and post-delivery phases.
• Partner with subcontractors and suppliers to evaluate conformance and conduct supplier QMS audits.
• Read and interpret complex drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Auditing

DoD quality requirements

FAR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

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Full Time Gilbert, AZ, US

Summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this is a hands-on, floor-connected position where you will interact directly with products, processes, and cross-functional teams to ensure total compliance and drive QMS effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an active floor presence across manufacturing, planning, and engineering meetings to ensure customer, contractual, and internal compliance.
• Generate program inspection plans and train Quality Inspectors on critical characteristics and key inspection criteria.
• Track, disposition, trend, and report non-conformances across Design & Development, Manufacturing, and Post-Delivery phases.
• Partner with subcontractors and suppliers to evaluate product conformance, conduct Supplier QMS audits, and resolve quality issues.
• Read and interpret complex drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.

Documentation & Program Support

• Review Engineering Change Records (ECRs) for quality criteria and serve as an active Change Board member.
• Review and approve ERP router/traveler operations regarding product build steps and conformance.
• Coordinate and document product inspections with government and customer representatives (DCMA / Direct Customer).

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Maintain QMS processes, procedures, and associated compliance artifacts.
• Perform ISO 9001 internal audit activities, including audit planning, execution, reporting, and corrective action closure.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts, facilitating the problem-solving framework while technical subject matter experts provide domain details.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on Quality Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Quality Tools & RCCA: Proven background in root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why), corrective/preventive action (CAPA), and verification of effectiveness.
• Auditing: Experience conducting ISO 9001 or AS9100 internal audits (Internal Auditor Certification preferred).
• Regulatory & Technical: Familiarity with DoD quality expectations, FAR requirements, and government contracting. Ability to perform basic physical assembly/disassembly during defect investigations.
• Security Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Government background investigation/clearance.

Physical Demands & Travel

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Travel: ~10% travel required (may include domestic and occasional international visits).

All job requirements in this job description represent the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully. Depending on business needs, employees may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Advanced Technology Systems Company is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Advanced Technology Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.