Quality EngineerSpirit Electronics is a veteran-owned, woman-owned value-added supplier of high reliability components, engineering services and superior supply chain solutions. With a history rooted in serving the military and space industries, Spirit strives to be a valued partner to key technology sectors. As an award-winning distributor, Spirit delivers authorized products and a range of value-added services, including SMI/VMI, foundry access, electrical and environmental testing, design, assembly, and end-of-life management.Our Quality Engineer will play a key role in Spirit's AS9100 Quality Management System, overseeing nonconformance management, quality metrics, documentation control, and internal audit programs.
This position ensures full compliance with aerospace industry standards while driving continuous improvement across quality processes.Essential Job Functions:Perform inspection and material disposition for CCA and piece-part processingReview Supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs) and generate internal FAIs in accordance with AS9102Process and complete Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) using the 8D methodologyGenerate and analyze quality metrics to identify, investigate, and resolve trending issuesProvide quality support for nondestructive testing activities to MILSTD883 semiconductor standardsProvide cross-functional support to develop processes and support organizational projectsApply configuration management principles, including the control and preservation of quality recordsOversee supplier quality performance and conduct supplier quality oversight activitiesConduct internal and external audits in compliance with AS9100 requirementsLead or participate in risk management activitiesInterface directly with customers on quality related mattersPromote and sustain a culture of continuous improvementUtilize and maintain quality database functionsWork with GIDEP processes and supplier Product Change Notices (PCNs)Develop and generate quality control and technical documentationRequirements:Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, business, supply chain management, or related discipline5+ years of experience in AS9100 Quality Management Systems and at least 3 years within semiconductor industry, board assembly facility, or circuit card assembly industryStrong ability to communicate effectively with peers, executives, and customersAS9100 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent experienceExpert knowledge of aerospace quality requirements including IPCJSTD001 with Space Addendum and IPCA610Knowledge and experience with AS9102 and associated requirementsExperience working with MILSTD883 standardsGreen Belt certification demonstrated analytical and problem-solving expertiseProven ability to manage complex projectsKnowledge of risk management methodologies, including PFMEA and Control Plans