Associate Quality Engineer
About the Company
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next-generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems across 50+ locations worldwide. Our work contributes to innovative research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields collaborate to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. We partner with customers to help save lives, reduce risks to society, and maintain global infrastructure.
If you have the courage to take on complex challenges, you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to solve problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US supports workplace flexibility, prioritizes the health and well-being of you and your family, and provides opportunities to work with purpose.
About the Role
QinetiQ Inc. is looking to hire an entry-level Quality Assurance Engineer to work at our production facility in Franklin, MA.
Responsibilities
- Work in an AS9100 environment as a Quality Assurance professional.
- Create Quality Assurance Data Packages and review them for accuracy and completeness.
- Verify product documentation meets all drawing, quality clause, and specification requirements.
- Support incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electromechanical hardware, textiles, and composites.
- Verify product conformance to program specifications, drawings, and acceptance tests.
- Contribute to Material Review Board (MRB) activities, perform root cause analysis, and participate in the corrective action process.
- Coordinate problem resolution with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams.
- Capture and combine inspection data and supplier data packages for maintenance and distribution to customers per requirements.
- Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102.
- Support Quality Management System (QMS), AS9100, and CMMI processes, and perform audits.
- Assist with the development and review of procedures and work instructions.
- Support assigned programs in accordance with detailed Quality Plans.
- Interface with engineering, manufacturing, program office, and configuration management.
- Support source inspection at supplier facilities (less than 10% travel).
- Review and approve Engineering Changes per assigned programs.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Proficient in Windows, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Good technical communications and team-building skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and think critically.
- Self-starter able to prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance if required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of Quality Engineering experience.
- Experience with MIL SPEC paint, plating, and finish systems.
- Certified Internal Auditor.
- Certified IPC-A-610/620 Inspector.
- Recent experience working in an ISO9000 or AS9100 environment.
- Experience working on DOD electromechanical products.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $64,400 - $95,800 USD. The range provided is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.