Vitesse Systems · 21 hours ago
Quality Assurance Engineer
Jessup, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expVitesse Systems is a company focused on optimizing communication and data transfer solutions for various critical applications. The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving the AS9100 Quality Management System, driving root cause analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and compliance.
Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support and maintain compliance with AS9100 and applicable customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements
Lead root cause analysis using structured methods (5-Why, Fishbone, fault tree, etc.)
Manage corrective and preventive actions (CARs/SCARs) and verify effectiveness
Support internal audits and external/customer audits as assigned
Lead and/or review First Article Inspections (AS9102)
Support nonconformance review and disposition processes
Analyze quality data, trends, and KPIs to identify systemic issues
Support risk identification and mitigation activities
Support supplier performance monitoring and corrective actions
Assist with customer quality issues, escapes, and complaints
Support flowdown and verification of customer quality requirements
Drive process improvements to reduce defects, rework, and cost of poor quality
Collaborate cross-functionally to strengthen process controls and documentation
Uphold the company core values
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action
Experience with FAI / AS9102
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Internal auditor experience or training
Familiarity with inspection methods, GD&T, and measurement systems
Experience supporting customer audits (e.g., primes, OEMs)
Applicant must have at least an Associate's Degree from an accredited technical program or equivalent, or an equivalent level of work experience combined with applicable education
3-5 years' experience in a quality role, a plus if in the aerospace or defense manufacturing space
Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers
Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Authorization to work in the United States
To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government
Company
Vitesse Systems
Vitesse Systems is a supplier of complex cooling systems and communication components used in radar and data transmission applications.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matthew Alty
Chief Executive Officer
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