Senior Quality Engineer

About the company

Renaissance Electronics & Communications, LLC, an AEM company, is a trusted solution provider of high-reliability passive and active RF and microwave components, sub-systems, and higher-order assemblies for Aerospace-Defense and Space applications. Headquartered in Harvard, MA, Renaissance delivers innovative solutions across a broad frequency range from DC to 150 GHz. Since 1991, the company has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and responsive customer support, making it a valued partner for mission-critical and custom-designed systems.

About the role

The Senior Quality Engineer will provide guidance and support to various departments within the company, helping to ensure that customer specifications are met according to our QMS and AS9100 standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves interaction with all departments, from Sales at order inception through Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and highlight Quality Requirements (DFAR, NADCAP, RoHS, FAI, ATP, QTP, etc.) for specialty metals and processes.
• Review Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and work with the Design Team and Procurement to ensure Quality requirements are met.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to resolve and document deviations from standard methods and procedures.
• Perform compliance checks regarding requirements like DFAR, RoHS, REACH, NADCAP, etc.
• Manage non-conformities, specifically helping to reduce the number of non-conforming products by collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver the highest quality parts and products.
• Oversee supplier quality certifications.
• Work with Production staff to ensure proper procedures are followed according to the QMS.
• Participate in Quality Clinics to train Manufacturing and Engineering during root cause investigations.
• Serve as the Quality department’s representative to internal and external stakeholders; lead, direct, and develop the work of assigned Quality department staff.
• Maintain the AS-9100-ISO quality system and certification.
• Participate in internal and external audit teams.
• Support Sales by reviewing customer specifications to ensure compliance and assist with costing for quality-related functions (e.g., thermal shock, vibration).
• Improve product and process quality through FMEA analysis and implementation.
• Review and improve process controls in Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Attend internal and external customer and supplier quality-related meetings and audits.
• Work with Management to complete First Article Inspections (FAIs) and other Quality-related documentation (ATP, QTP, etc.), and maintain broader documentation control in accordance with AS9100, customer, and internal requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain calibration of instrumentation and records of such activities with the assistance of Production Technicians.
• Periodically audit incoming and outgoing inspection activities and results.
• Write test procedures, specifically for Space applications.
• Maintain training documentation and records.
• Set priorities for the Quality Team.
• Conduct quarterly management reviews.
• Understand, comply with, and enforce Safety policies and procedures; maintain related Safety documentation.
• Maintain control of documented information, including ECRs and safety-related records, per AS9100.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• College degree required; Engineering degree preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering preferred.
• Experience in an AS9100/ISO manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of FMEA/PFMEA processes preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time, exempt position.
• Onsite role based in Harvard, MA.
• Competitive pay based on knowledge, skills, and relevant experience.
• Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K with company match.

About the organization

AEM, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), a private equity firm focused exclusively on middle-market industrial manufacturing and niche services businesses. Through its industry-leading brands—AEM, Renaissance Electronics, and Central Semiconductor—AEM serves niche applications across diverse markets including satellite, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, EV/Battery, and telecom.