Quality Engineer II

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the industry leader in delivering inflight entertainment products such as movies, games, WiFi, and Bluetooth headphone connectivity. With over 40 years of history, we offer stability, career growth, and a diverse, inclusive culture that values varied backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.

About the role

Support local inspection activities, drive continuous improvement through data analysis, respond to issues with robust root cause analysis, and define quality activities through procedural and instruction updates. Areas of inspection include receiving, in-process, final, or shipping.

Responsibilities

• Administer Quality Assurance infrastructure (calibrated equipment, Stamp Control, ESD, Training Program, etc.).
• Support Change Control Board through technical and procedural review of engineering documentation (Engineering Drawings, Acceptance Test Procedures, etc.).
• Investigate non-conforming parts for Material Review Board (MRB), collaborate with departments (Design Engineering, Procurement, etc.), confirm discrepancies, and support disposition.
• Support First Article Inspections per AS9102 at suppliers and internally.
• Liaise with and provide technical support to quality control inspectors.
• Perform root cause analyses to support closed-loop corrective action.
• Gather and analyze data to develop data-driven corrective action plans for internal rejections, customer rejections, and supplier issues, prioritizing continuous improvement.
• Improve and implement quality operation procedures, work instructions, and quality planning.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Lead improvement projects from idea creation to completion.

Requirements

• BS, BSEE, or related Engineering degree. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Aerospace industry experience or other regulatory-governed experience.
• Experience interpreting Engineering drawings and Acceptance Test Procedures at an advanced level.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently to resolve issues at an intermediate level.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse personalities and build cooperative relationships at an advanced level.
• Fully proficient with MS Office Suite applications.
• Clear, concise, and effective communication skills.
• Fully proficient in mechanical and electrical measurement instruments.
• Experience working in AS9100 and FAA-compliant environments.
• Fully proficient with various root cause analysis methods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull boxes/carts (5–50 lbs) daily.
• Bending, twisting, and extended periods of standing (25%), sitting (50%), and walking (25%) based on business requirements.
• Willingness to travel 5% or less.

Preferred: Experience leading 6S activities and supporting Lean Manufacturing events.

Pay

Base wage range: $82,000 – $138,000. Actual compensation varies based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Benefits

• Paid time off: Exempt employees receive flexible paid time off; non-exempt employees accrue 14 vacation days, 7 sick days, and 3 personal days per year (accrual increases with tenure). All employees receive 11 paid holidays and a year-end closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Health Insurance: Medical (Aetna, Kaiser), dental (PPO/DMO), and vision (EyeMed/VSP) options for employee-only or family coverage.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Wellbeing Programs: Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage/fertility resources (eligibility varies).
• Retirement: 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day one.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• State-Specific: Washington residents eligible for Family/Medical Leave and Paid Sick Leave.