Quality Assurance Engineer I

About the role

Support the Quality team in ensuring the quality and reliability of North Atlantic Industries' electronic systems throughout the manufacturing process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues while developing the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to support production yield, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Support failure analysis for supplier-related issues and assist with implementing supplier corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations on factory non-conformances, perform root cause analysis with guidance, and assist in ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
• Serve as a Quality representative for production teams by supporting day-to-day product quality activities.
• Aid in the development, review, and maintenance of quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and quality records.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and assist with the resolution of day-to-day nonconformances.
• Assist with customer post-delivery issues and support completion of customer RCCA requests.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data, yield metrics, and defect trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. 0-2 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Quality Control, or a related field within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of electronics, mechanical, and manufacturing concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Fundamental knowledge of failure analysis and process-oriented thinking.
• Ability to prioritize work, learn quickly, and contribute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), workmanship standards, and AS9100 standards.
• Skills to support data analytics and knowledge of statistical process control are a plus.

Qualifications

• Preferred Skills And Abilities: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information. Fundamental knowledge of failure analysis and process-oriented thinking. Ability to prioritize work, learn quickly, and contribute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), workmanship standards, and AS9100 standards. Skills to support data analytics and knowledge of statistical process control are a plus.

Benefits

North Atlantic Industries (NAI) is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons in all facets of employment. We encourage females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified. We also maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. As a federal government contractor, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, NAI is required to develop annual Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs).

Pay

$65,000 - $80,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time