Quality Engineer

Spartronics is a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider supporting innovative companies in the Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Life Sciences, and Industrial markets. We specialize in high-quality, complex manufacturing—including printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), subsystem integration, and full box builds. Our Williamsport, Pennsylvania facility is known for its strong technical capabilities, dedicated workforce, and commitment to quality, supporting high-reliability manufacturing for highly regulated industries.

About the role

The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining product and process integrity within an EMS facility serving government-contracted aerospace, military, and defense customers. This role ensures that all SMT-assembled circuit boards meet stringent regulatory and customer standards, with a focus on compliance, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. The Quality Engineer supports both product quality and the Quality Management System (QMS) across the production lifecycle.

Work location: on-site at the Williamsport, PA facility. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing manufacturing and inspection processes to maintain consistent SMT PCB assembly quality.
• Collaborate with senior Quality Engineers to interface with military/aerospace customers and government inspectors (e.g., DCMA) on quality issues and audits.
• Ensure proper use of IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 standards and industry best practices.
• Analyze manufacturing and process data, create action plans, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM-related field.
• 2+ years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience in an EMS environment.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ITAR).
• Proficiency with Lean Six Sigma tools and quality/reliability engineering statistics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong team player with the ability to drive problem-solving and risk management activities.
• Experience in supplier quality management and process validation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Pay

Estimated annual salary range: $60,000 to $90,000. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as geographic location, education, years of relevant experience, and specific expertise in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only).
• PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary, with options to increase coverage.
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%.
• Optional plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursements.
• Relocation Assistance (could be provided).
• Opportunities for growth and internal promotions in the electronics manufacturing industry.