Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer

Advanced Technology Systems Company; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technology Systems Company in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer to join the team. You will be a hands-on, floor-connected professional interacting with products, processes, and cross-functional groups to ensure compliance and drive QMS effectiveness.

The role requires 3+ years in aerospace/defense or similarly regulated environments, expertise in RCCA, CAPA, and ISO 9001/AS9100 internal audits, and the ability to work with DoD FAR requirements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on quality engineering experience in aerospace/defense or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven RCCA and problem-solving experience (8D, 5-Why).
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 internal audits.
• Familiarity with DoD quality expectations and FAR requirements.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as active floor presence across manufacturing, planning, and engineering meetings to ensure compliance.
• Generate program inspection plans and train Quality Inspectors on critical characteristics.
• Track, disposition, trend, and report non-conformances across stages.
• Partner with subcontractors and suppliers to evaluate product conformance and conduct supplier QMS audits.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Review ECRs for quality criteria and act as Change Board member.
• Review and approve ERP router/traveler operations.
• Coordinate product inspections with government and customer representatives (DCMA).
• Maintain QMS processes and contribute to corrective action closure.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

8D

5-Why

CAPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

DoD contracting knowledge

Job description

Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer CTSC

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

Product & Supplier Surveillance

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

• Hands‑on inspection environment (indoor/outdoor work, extended standing, bending, climbing).
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Travel: ~10% travel required (may include domestic and occasional international visits).

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.