Senior Quality Engineer III - Lean CAPA & CI

AV; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV in West Valley City, UT seeks a Quality Engineer III to own product quality and drive continuous improvement. You will lead quality controls, CAPA systems, and support CI initiatives, while coordinating with technicians and inspectors.

The role includes internal audits, PRR participation, and ensuring conformance to customer requirements. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, 5–8 years of experience, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, DMAIC, FMEA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience and a strong understanding of DMAIC, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Gage R&R and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001:AS9100, AS9102 standards and audits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with Quality Technicians and inspectors as necessary
• Perform training on BMS procedures with workforce, as required. Provides internal auditing support
• Drive corrective action and failure analysis in a timely manner
• Participate in Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) and coordinate Final Inspection activities
• Provide guidance and assistance in quality enhancement strategies and interpretation of workmanship criteria
• Perform process capabilities analysis on key characteristics; implementing Inspection and Quality Plans
• Conduct internal audit activities including but not limited to quality management systems, purchasing, contract review process, and manufacturing
• Drive trend improvements on the internal & external quality in support of strategic business objectives
• Build stable, productive internal/external working relationships using effective interpersonal skills
• Resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways while applying company policies and procedures
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factor
• Ensure product acceptance criteria reflects the customer's definition of fitness for use
• Correspond with customer representatives to understand needs and expectations
• Review engineering specifications to ensure adequate quality and reliability requirements
• Work to reduce defects in various processes through data analysis and team problem-solving
• Review New Product Integration (NPI) customer specifications to flow down new requirements
• Perform PPAPs (production part approval process)
• Act as liaison for development & LRIP areas on NPI process & first article inspection
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

DMAIC

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Gage R&R

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

AV in West Valley City, UT seeks a Quality Engineer III to own product quality and drive continuous improvement. You will lead quality controls, CAPA systems, and support CI initiatives, while coordinating with technicians and inspectors.

The role includes internal audits, PRR participation, and ensuring conformance to customer requirements. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, 5–8 years of experience, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, DMAIC, FMEA,