Quality Engineer II/III

Position Overview

The Quality Engineer II and Senior Quality Engineer I roles are integral to Agile Space Industries' mission of designing, building, and testing in-space propulsion systems. These roles require strong analytical skills, a commitment to quality, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Quality Engineer II:

  • Participate in design reviews and ensure quality and verification requirements are incorporated into designs.
  • Create and review qualification and acceptance test plans.
  • Prepare and review AS9102 FAI reports; identify manufacturing and assembly risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as an MRB participant, disposition nonconforming hardware under established guidelines, conduct root cause analysis, and support implementation and verification of corrective actions.
  • Ensure supplier quality requirements are flowed down and assist in resolving supplier quality issues.
  • Conduct internal audits, support external audits, maintain and follow QMS procedures, and stay current with industry standards.
  • Track and communicate quality metrics and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

• Senior Quality Engineer I:

  • Engage in engineering design reviews and define quality and verification requirements for complex designs.
  • Approve qualification/acceptance test plans and verification/validation methods.
  • Develop comprehensive quality plans, establish critical inspection points and special process validation requirements, and ensure configuration integrity across programs.
  • Author, review, and approve AS9102 FAIs for complex assemblies; identify systemic risks related to manufacturing, assembly, and human factors, and lead mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as an MRB voting member, make final decisions on hardware dispositions, lead structured root cause analyses, and validate corrective/preventive action effectiveness.
  • Lead internal audits, support external customer/certification audits, own QMS procedures affecting product quality, and interpret industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and ANSI Z540.
  • Support the development of key quality metrics and drive cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Quality Engineer II:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in quality engineering within aerospace or manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of quality principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.

• Senior Quality Engineer I:

  • All qualifications listed above, plus 5+ years of experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing quality engineering.
  • Advanced knowledge of quality management principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • Demonstrated strength in structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
  • Technical writing skills for complex documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality Engineer II:

  • Exposure to ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality systems.
  • Experience with quality documentation, test plans, and procedures.
  • Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or CQI/CQT or equivalent.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, or additive manufacturing.

• Senior Quality Engineer I:

  • Deep working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality management systems.
  • Experience with advanced propulsion manufacturing processes, special processes, and complex system assemblies.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Employment Type

Exempt

Work Schedule

Full Time

Location

Onsite Durango, CO

Salary

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually

Benefits

• Generous health coverage, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Parenthood leave.
• A 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to talent@agilespaceindustries.com.

Recruitment Notice

Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.