• Sr. Quality Engineer - Production

    Astronics (Kirkland, WA)


    Sr. Quality Engineer - Production (2025-103)

     

    Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES

     

    Location Kirkland, WA

    Description

    JOB SUMMARY

    Our Production Quality Engineers develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance procedures for sourcing reliable materials and processing them into products that meet customer and regulatory requirements. They are responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring compliance of suppliers, manufacturing and production processes with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards requirements.

    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Manage Quality assurance of assigned Products/Processes/Programs, monitor controls, define performance indicators and analyze trends to identify, prioritize and resolve issues

    + Facilitate root cause analysis and perform corrective action

    + Provide recommendations and guidance on process improvements to the Quality team while maintaining compliance with industry standards

    + Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining inspection methods that support better precision

    + Preform Internal Audits and assist with 3rd Party Audits. Present findings and evidence of compliance to Certification Authorities and Customers

    + Represent Quality department as a SME in cross functional teams

    + Proactively identify and document best practices, coach and train other team members

    + Provide trainings inside or outside the Quality organization on established process, procedures, and systems

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education/Experience:

    + Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Material Science, Computer Science, or similar), preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Engineering degree.

    + Demonstrates **proficiency** - typically five+ years of direct experience with the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role for consideration as **Senior Quality Engineer** .

    + Demonstrates **competency** - typically eight+ years of direct experience with the duties, responsibilities and skills of the role for consideration as **Staff Quality Engineer** .

    _Experience_** **in the following skills is required, while** **_Proficiency_** **or** **_Competency_** **is preferred:

    + ERP, PLM, and SharePoint

    + Complex Problem Solving Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

    + Project management

    + Risk assessment methods

    + Statistical analysis

    + Knowledge of Configuration Management

    + Knowledge and experience with ISO/AS9100D QMS, auditing and enforcement.

    + Experience with Control of Nonconforming Material (MRB)

    + Experience with First Article Inspection(FAI)

    + Experience with initiating and leading corrective and preventative actions. Including proper selection and application of techniques such as Operational Excellence Tools (8D, 5 Why, Fish Bone, DMAIC) to obtain effective solutions.

    + Experience with New product Development

    + Lean Six Sigma green belt skills – Preferred

    + Lead Auditor certification – Preferred

    + All MS Office products – intermediate to advanced skill level

    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 including screening for cannabis.

     

    Base salary range for a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer is $79,293 - $118,940 per year.

     

    Base salary range for Staff Supplier Quality Engineer is $94,208 - $141,313 per year.

     

    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

    See 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.