Quality Engineer, New Product Introduction (2025 078)

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Quality Engineer, New Product Introduction (2025-078)

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)

Location Kirkland, WA

Description
**Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES)** is seeking a **Quality Engineer – New Product Introduction** to join our cohesive and diverse team of professional problem solvers in **Kirkland, WA** .

This is an **on-site position** that offers flexibility to **work from home part-time** dependent on project needs.

If you're passionate about making an impact and driving innovation with a forward-thinking company that stays at the forefront of the latest technologies in the aircraft industry—and has been **recognized as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 consecutive years—please read on!**

_** Candidates local to the greater Seattle / Kirkland area are highly desired.

Relocation support is not available for this position.

**_

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Quality Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) oversees and manages quality performance for new product introduction.

Partnering with our development team, the QE uses their knowledge of engineering principles and quality assurance, and understanding of other engineering disciplines, required to develop effective recommendations for quality assurance in the Astronics AES product lines.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Performs analysis of quality data to identify trends or anomalies and recommend updates or changes to company standards and procedures
+ Assures compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards
+ Performs internal audits and/or supplier audits as applicable
+ Participates and provides input to changes to company quality process/procedures/guidelines
+ Establishes, implements and maintains methods and procedures for inspecting and evaluating the precision and accuracy of inspection processes
+ Identifies and solves problem areas within NPI.

Manages actions to minimize or eliminate probability of problems occurring
+ Facilitates root cause and performs root cause corrective action following established methods
+ Provides trainings inside or outside the Quality organization on established process, procedures, and systems

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education:**

+ Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Material Science, Computer Science, or related)

**Experience:**

Demonstrates **familiarity** (typically one – three years of experience) with the above duties and responsibilities and skills listed below.

Recent Engineering college graduates will be considered.

+ ERP, PLM, and Intranet (i.e., Omnify, Intuitive, SharePoint)
+ Process auditing, Internal Auditor certification - Preferred
+ Problem solving techniques (i.e., 5Why, Cause and Effect, 8D)
+ Brainstorming techniques
+ Project management
+ Risk assessment methods (e.g., What-If, FMEA, FTA, etc.)
+ Statistical analysis (Cpk, Pk, Distribution, X-Y analysis, etc.)
+ Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt level skills or greater preferred)

**EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS**

+ As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by _International Traffic in Arms Regulations_ (ITAR).

**Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible** .
+ An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and **drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis** .

**Base salary range for Quality Engineer is $72,746 - $109,119 per year.** Mid-point for the range is $90,933.

At Astronics AES, it is more typical for an individual to be hired closer to the mid-point than near the top of the range.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.

**Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:**

+ **Stay Healthy** – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
+ **Save for the Future** – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ **Find Balance** – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture
+ **Time for You** – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year

Position Requirements
_As above_

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions.

Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges.

For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness.

Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.

We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands.

Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.

EOE Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Required Skill Profession

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